Gleam and Glow - Hardcover

Bunting, Eve; Sylvada, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152025960 ISBN 13: 9780152025960

Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA, 2001

Synopsis

It's too dangerous to stay any longer--the war is coming closer. Viktor, little Marina, and Mama must pack what they can carry and flee their home. As they trudge beside the other refugees, Viktor worries about what lies ahead, and what he's left behind--his room, his books, the fish Marina loves so much. Even worse, his papa is off fighting with the Liberation Army and doesn't know they've left home. How will Papa ever find them now? Inspired by real events, master storyteller Eve Bunting recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war--and a dazzling discovery.

About this title

Review:

"Dramatic and energetic . . . This is a universal story that testifies to life rising from the ashes."--"Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)

"One can't help respecting Bunting for the sensitivity she brings to issues like war, poverty, race, and immigration."--"The New York Times Book Review"

"Compassionate, sobering, hopeful, and wise."--"Child "Magazine

"Against the story's grim backdrop, hopeful themes prevail."--"Los Angeles Times"

About the Author:

EVE BUNTING is the author of many acclaimed books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night. Her numerous honors include the prestigious Kerlan Award for her body of work. Ms. Bunting lives in Southern California. PETER SYLVADA graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His first picture book, A Symphony of Whales, won the Christopher Medal and was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book and a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book. He lives in Cardiff, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0152025960
• ISBN 13: 9780152025960
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Sylvada Peter