The Camel Bookmobile: A Novel
Autor Masha Hamiltonen Paperback – 31 mar 2008
But, encumbered by her Western values, Fi does not understand the people she seeks to help. And in the impoverished small community of Mididima, she finds herself caught in the middle of a volatile local struggle when the bookmobile's presence sparks a dangerous feud between the proponents of modernization and those who fear the loss of traditional ways.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780061173493
ISBN-10: 0061173495
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 135 x 203 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
ISBN-10: 0061173495
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 135 x 203 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
Recenzii
“Masha Hamilton’s portrayal of nomadic culture is lovingly and colorfully told” — USA Today
Hamilton presents a rare and balanced perspective . . . using rich and evocative prose . . . Highly recommended. — Library Journal
“a poignant, ennobling, and buoyant tale of risks and rewards, surrender and sacrifice” — Booklist (starred review)
“The Camel Bookmobile vibrates with the life and landscape of Africa” — BookPage
“captivating” — Entertainment Weekly
“Hamilton’s captivating third novel...weaves memorable characters and elemental emotions in artful prose.” — Publishers Weekly
“Inspired by real events, this captivating story about a determined chick with a big heart will touch you deeply.” — Cosmopolitan
Hamilton presents a rare and balanced perspective . . . using rich and evocative prose . . . Highly recommended. — Library Journal
“a poignant, ennobling, and buoyant tale of risks and rewards, surrender and sacrifice” — Booklist (starred review)
“The Camel Bookmobile vibrates with the life and landscape of Africa” — BookPage
“captivating” — Entertainment Weekly
“Hamilton’s captivating third novel...weaves memorable characters and elemental emotions in artful prose.” — Publishers Weekly
“Inspired by real events, this captivating story about a determined chick with a big heart will touch you deeply.” — Cosmopolitan
Notă biografică
A journalist who has worked for NBC Mutual Radio, the Los Angeles Times, the Associated Press, and other well-known news organizations, Masha Hamilton is the author of The Distance Between Us and Staircase of a Thousand Steps. She lives with her family in New York City.