Dandelions - Softcover

Bunting, Eve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0152024077 ISBN 13: 9780152024079

Publisher: Harcourt Brace International, 2001

Synopsis

Embarking on a new life, Zoe and her family journey west to the Nebraska Territory in the 1800s. When Zoe and her family arrive at their claim, nothing distinguishes it from the miles and miles of surrounding prairie. Even after they build their soddie, the home can't be seen from any distance. Zoe has never seen Papa so happy or Mama so sad. But when she takes a trip to the small prairie town with Papa, Zoe sees something that might make a difference to their new soddie, and to Mama's life, too.

About this title

Review:

"A solid choice for read-alouds, this may also be used with older, reluctant readers or students learning about the westward movement." -Booklist
"Bunting tells a poignant story, which is made even more affecting by its lovely illustrations."-School Library Journal (starred review)

About the Author:

Eve Bunting has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California. Greg Shed is the illustrator of many children's books for children including Squanto's Journey, by Joseph Bruchac, and Dandelions by Eve Bunting. He lives in San Diego, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Brace International
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0152024077
• ISBN 13: 9780152024079
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Shed Greg