Bibliograph

The red pencil, by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; illustrated by Shane W. Evans

Type

Label

The red pencil, by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; illustrated by Shane W. Evans

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-12

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The red pencil

Oclc number

862962383

Responsibility statement

by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; illustrated by Shane W. Evans

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, Grades 5-8, 4.2, 3, SD, Quiz 168792, English fiction.

Summary

Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala -- Amira's one true dream. But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey -- on foot -- to safety at a refugee camp. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind -- and all kinds of possibilities

Target audience

pre adolescent

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