How Many Days to America? - A Thankgiving Story

Zusatztext "Bunting’s simple tale focuses on the hardships of the journey and on the American ideals of freedom and safety. . . . Peck’s richly colored crayon drawings yield added enjoyment each time they are perused. The mood changes from dark shades of desperation during the journey to the lighter tones of joy as the travelers at last find their refuge. . . . A poignant story and a thought-provoking discussion starter." School Library Journal "A moving fictional presentation of the perilous voyage of a group of Caribbean refugees to this country. . . . Peck’s beautiful full-color, double-spread illustrations capture the dignity and humanity of these humble folk, the somber night sky, and the sweep of the sea. . . . A compassionate depiction of the plight of many of our recent would-be immigrants." Kirkus Reviews with Pointers Informationen zum Autor Eve Bunting was the beloved, award-winning author of more than two hundred and fifty books for young people, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. Klappentext After the police come, a family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat. Zusammenfassung After the police come, a family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat.

Product details

• Authors: Eve Bunting, Eve/ Peck Bunting
• Assisted by: Beth Peck (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.1990
• EAN: 9780395547779
• ISBN: 978-0-395-54777-9
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 292 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning; JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Thanksgiving, JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, JUVENILE FICTION: Travel, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Kwanzaa, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Hanukkah