Bibliograph

On the horizon, Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Kenard Pak

Type

Label

On the horizon, Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Kenard Pak

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 75)

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Lexile: HL580L

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages: 10-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades: 4-7

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

On the horizon

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1105152748

Responsibility statement

Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Kenard Pak

Summary

"From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak"--, Provided by publisherLois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future. -- Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

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