Little Dog Moon - Couverture souple

Trottier, Maxine

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1550051601 ISBN 13 : 9781550051605

Editeur : Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2006

Synopsis

"You must not use the mountain road."

"We know no other way," the girl told him.

"Perhaps not, but moon does," answered Tenzin. He knelt down to stroke the long hair from the little dog's eyes.

"Take them. Show them the way."

A young monk is moved by the bravery of two children journeying alone to the freedom of Nepal. He offers what help he can -- a hot bowl of soup, a warm bed for the night -- but he realizes their best chance lies with Moon. She is the little dog who knows the unguarded paths out of the mountains, the very dog who will leave an ache in his heart when she goes.

This story was inspired by the sacrifice and courage of those who struggle to be free. It is not uncommon in Tibet for parents to send their children into the treks through the mountains in the hope they will find refuge in Nepal. During the winter when the passes are not heavily guarded, the bitter cold is considered a smaller threat than remaining at home. Many such children have made it, many have turned back, many more have simply disappeared.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Maxine Trottier, award-winning author of numerous picture books, novels and non-fiction works, was born in Grosse Point Farms, Michigan, and moved to Canada with her family at the age of ten. Her inspiration as an author has often come from her ancestors -- French habitants and the Miami people. Maxine lives with her husband, William, in Port Stanley, Ontario.

Laura Fernandez and Rick Jacobson are an award-winning husband-and-wife team who have illustrated a number of beautiful picture books for children. Their works have earned them the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award. Rick and Laura live in Toronto with their three children. Visit their web site at www.jacobsonfernandez.com. Jacobson and Laura Fernandez are a husband and wife team who have created gorgeous paintings for many children's books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1550051601
• ISBN 13: 9781550051605
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 24
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible