Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary
Autor Elizabeth Partridgeen Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 sep 2009 – vârsta de la 11 până la 15 ani
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L.A. Times Book Prize (2009), Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2010), Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (2010)
An inspiring look at the fight for the vote, by an award-winning author Only 44 years ago in the U.S., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was leading a fight to win blacks the right to vote. Ground zero for the movement became Selma, Alabama.
Award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge leads you straight into the chaotic, passionate, and deadly three months of protests that culminated in the landmark march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Focusing on the courageous children who faced terrifying violence in order to march alongside King, this is an inspiring look at their fight for the vote. Stunningly emotional black-and-white photos accompany the text.
Award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge leads you straight into the chaotic, passionate, and deadly three months of protests that culminated in the landmark march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Focusing on the courageous children who faced terrifying violence in order to march alongside King, this is an inspiring look at their fight for the vote. Stunningly emotional black-and-white photos accompany the text.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780670011896
ISBN-10: 0670011894
Pagini: 72
Dimensiuni: 244 x 262 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: VIKING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
ISBN-10: 0670011894
Pagini: 72
Dimensiuni: 244 x 262 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: VIKING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Recenzii
“Gripping profiles of young people who made a difference.” Booklist, starred review
“A perfect balance of energetic prose and well-selected, breathtaking photographs.” Kirkus, starred review
“An excellent addition to any library.” School Library Journal, starred review
“A dramatic and a memorable statement.” VOYA, starred review
“A captivating, personal account.” Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A sharply focused historical narrative for a younger audience.” Horn Book, starred review
“A perfect balance of energetic prose and well-selected, breathtaking photographs.” Kirkus, starred review
“An excellent addition to any library.” School Library Journal, starred review
“A dramatic and a memorable statement.” VOYA, starred review
“A captivating, personal account.” Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A sharply focused historical narrative for a younger audience.” Horn Book, starred review
Descriere
An award-winning author leads readers straight into the chaotic, passionate, and deadly three months of protests that culminated in the landmark march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery in 1965. Photos.
Notă biografică
Elizabeth Partridge
Premii
- L.A. Times Book Prize Winner, 2009
- Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner, 2010
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Winner, 2010
- Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended, 2010
- Cybils Finalist, 2009
- Tayshas Reading Commended, 2011
- South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee, 2011