Words of Stone - Couverture souple

Henkes, Kevin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060782307 ISBN 13 : 9780060782306

Editeur : Greenwillow Books, 2005

Synopsis

Words of Stone Busy trying to deal with his many fears and his troubled feelings for his dead mother, ten-year-old Blaze has his life changed when he meets the boisterous and irresistible Joselle.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com

Revue de presse :

“Vivid characterizations and profound symbolism are sure to linger in readers’ minds.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“[Henkes’s] characters live, lingering in the memory. An outstanding book.” (Kirkus Reviews (pointer))

“A challenging and skillful book.” (Times Educational Supplement)

“If you know Henkes only as a writer/illustrator for younger children, this book will be a pleasant surprise.” (Chicago Tribune Books)

“What readers will love about this book is the friendship between these two very different loners.” (ALA Booklist)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Greenwillow Books
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060782307
• ISBN 13: 9780060782306
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160