Eight Days: A Story of Haiti -- Edwidge Danticat
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From National Book Award nominee Edwidge Danticat comes a timely, brilliantly crafted story of hope and imagination--a powerful tribute to Haiti and children around the world <p></p>Hope comes alive in this heartfelt and deeply resonating story. While Junior is trapped for 8 days beneath his collapsed house after an earthquake, he uses his imagination for comfort. Drawing on beautiful, everyday-life memories, Junior paints a sparkling picture of Haiti for each of those days--flying kites with his best friend or racing his sister around St. Marc's Square--helping him through the tragedy until he is finally rescued. Love and hope dance across each page--granting us a way to talk about resilience as a family, a classroom, or a friend.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Edwidge Danticat<br><b>Publisher:</b> Orchard Books<br><b>Published:</b> 09/01/2010<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.70lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.00h x 7.10w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780545278492<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>139523 / Eight Days: A Story of Haiti<br><br><b>Award:</b> Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 01/01/2011 pg. 24<br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 08/15/2010<br><i>Booklist</i> 09/15/2010 pg. 69<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 08/30/2
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