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Highlights
- If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save?
- 8-12 Years
- 8.1" x 6.4" Hardcover
- 72 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
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About the Book
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class. Illustrated with black-and-white art.Book Synopsis
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class. Recipient of four starred reviews!
"[Park's] message is powerful: We don't need a great blazing tragedy to determine what we hold most precious in our lives; we can define what's vital through our thoughts and memories, always at hand, in our heads and hearts--safe, where the flames don't reach."--New York Times Book Review
When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates' responses. A lively dialog ignites as the students discover unexpected facets of one another--and themselves.
With her ear for authentic dialog and knowledge of kids' priorities and emotions, Linda Sue Park brings the varied voices of an inclusive classroom to life through carefully honed, engaging, and instantly accessible verse. Elegantly illustrated with black-and-white by Robert Sae-Heng art throughout.
Review Quotes
★ "The class's camaraderie and caring spirit comes through clearly, poised to inspire thoughtful classroom discussion." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ "This is a combination of piquant premise and accessible, engaging text... that will invite both reluctant and enthusiastic literati to reconsider their possessions. It also cries out to be a classroom read or even readaloud." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
About the Author
Linda Sue Park's books include A Single Shard, Prairie Lotus, and A Long Walk to Water. She is on the advisory board of We Need Diverse Books and lives in western New York. www.lindasuepark.com Twitter: @LindaSuePark.
Robert Sae-Heng is a London-based illustrator and teacher. www.robertsaeheng.com, Twitter and Instagram: @robertsaeheng.
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