Peace, Locomotion
Autor Jacqueline Woodsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 iun 2010 – vârsta de la 10 ani
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Volunteer State Book Awards (2010), Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (2011), Black-Eyed Susan Award (2010)
The stunning companion to the National Book Award finalist--from a three-time Newbery Honor winning author
Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he’s living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it’s his job to be the “rememberer”—and write down everything that happens while they’re growing up. Lonnie’s musings are bittersweet; he’s happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thought-provoking companion to Jacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnie’s reflections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.
Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he’s living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it’s his job to be the “rememberer”—and write down everything that happens while they’re growing up. Lonnie’s musings are bittersweet; he’s happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thought-provoking companion to Jacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnie’s reflections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780142415122
ISBN-10: 014241512X
Pagini: 134
Dimensiuni: 168 x 218 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.15 kg
Editura: Puffin Books
ISBN-10: 014241512X
Pagini: 134
Dimensiuni: 168 x 218 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.15 kg
Editura: Puffin Books
Notă biografică
Born on February 12th in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline Woodson grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She now writes full-time and has recently received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults. Her other awards include a Newbery Honor, two Coretta Scott King awards, two National Book Award finalists, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Although she spends most of her time writing, Woodson also enjoys reading the works of emerging writers and encouraging young people to write, spending time with her friends and her family, and sewing. Jacqueline Woodson currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Descriere
Told through letters from 12-year-old Lonnie to his younger sister, this thought-provoking companion to "Locomotion" tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language.
Premii
- Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee, 2010
- Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Nominee, 2011
- Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee, 2010
- Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award Nominee, 2011
- North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee, 2011
- Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Nominee, 2012