The Red Pencil

Name: The Red Pencil
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316247825
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Andrea D Pinkney

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Summary

The Red Pencil by Andrea D. Pinkney is a poignant children's book that follows the life of Amira, a young Sudanese girl whose dreams of education are disrupted by the turmoil of war. Despite the hardships she faces, a simple gift—a red pencil—opens new pathways for her to express herself and find hope. The book explores resilience and the power of education through Amira's journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in heartfelt stories set in challenging circumstances. It follows a young girl's journey as she discovers the power of hope and resilience amid the trials of life in Sudan. With its poignant narrative and emotional depth, it's particularly appealing to those who appreciate stories of courage and creativity.

The Red Pencil

Andrea Pinkney's lyrical verse and Shane Evans' evocative illustrations combine in a powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey inspired by true tales of life in Sudan.

Description

Life in Amira's peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when Janjaweed attackers arrive, unleashing unspeakable horrors. After losing nearly everything, Amira needs to find the strength to make the long journey on foot to safety at a refugee camp. She begins to lose hope, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind -- and all kinds of possibilities.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

iThe Red Pencil* by Andrea D Pinkney is praised for vividly bringing Amira's experiences to life through lyrical verse and illustrations, adding emotional depth to the story, making it an essential purchase. The book addresses the harsh realities of war while maintaining a hopeful outlook. Reviews commend Pinkney's ability to craft engaging characters and highlight the magic of possibility in challenging situations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316247825

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Illustration: 100 b/w illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 192

Collections

Andrea D Pinkney Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Andrea Davis Pinkney is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books for children, includingBird in a Box, Sit -In, Hand in Hand, and Martin & Mahalia. She was was recently awarded a Coretta Scott King author award and chosen to deliver the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture, recognizing her contributions to the children's book community.

Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the Coretta Scott King award winner Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom.