How Many Days to America?: A Thanksgiving Story

by Eve Bunting, Beth Peck (Illustrator)

Overview

After the police come, a family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780547531625
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/18/2015
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	580L (what's this?)
File size:	27 MB
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Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Eve Bunting was the beloved, award-winning author of more than two hundred and fifty books for young people, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A moving fictional presentation of the perilous voyage of a group of Caribbean refugees to this country." Kirkus Reviews with Pointers

Editorial Reviews

"Bunting’s simple tale focuses on the hardships of the journey and on the American ideals of freedom and safety. . . . Peck’s richly colored crayon drawings yield added enjoyment each time they are perused. The mood changes from dark shades of desperation during the journey to the lighter tones of joy as the travelers at last find their refuge. . . . A poignant story and a thought-provoking discussion starter." — School Library Journal

"A moving fictional presentation of the perilous voyage of a group of Caribbean refugees to this country. . . . Peck’s beautiful full-color, double-spread illustrations capture the dignity and humanity of these humble folk, the somber night sky, and the sweep of the sea. . . . A compassionate depiction of the plight of many of our recent would-be immigrants." — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher