Long March: The Choctaw's Gift to Irish Famine Relief - Couverture rigide

Fitzpatrick, Marie-Louise

 
9781883672911: Long March: The Choctaw's Gift to Irish Famine Relief
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ISBN 10 : 1883672910 ISBN 13 : 9781883672911
Editeur : North Atlantic Books,U.S., 1999

Revue de presse

"The story will leave readers astonished and deeply affected." -Kirkus Reviews"[Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick's] striking black-and-white drawings capture the events and show great respect and dignity for all of the characters and their concerns. The words and illustrations work together extremely well, presenting the story in a clear and compelling manner."-School Library Journal"Marie-Louis Fitzpatrick tells a story of the heart-a story that holds the promise of life and keeps our eyes always focused on a brighter future. This story is a lesson for all people around the world today."-Gregory E. Pyle, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
From the Trade Paperback edition.

Présentation de l'éditeur

"This deeply moving work quietly and effectively underscores the drama and pathos of a little-known historical episode. In 1847 the Choctaw, themselves impoverished, raised $170 (the equivalent of more than $5ooo today) to aid the Irish, then in the throes of the great potato famine." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review• Endorsed by the Choctaw Nation.• A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, 1998.• Children's Books of Ireland BISTO Book of the Year Merit Award, 1999.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Éditeur
North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1883672910
ISBN 13 
9781883672911
Reliure
Relié
Illustrateur
Fitzpatrick Marie-Louise
Nombre de pages
32
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
non disponible

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9781582460659: Long March: The Choctaw's Gift to Irish Famine Relief

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1582460655 ISBN 13 :  9781582460659
Editeur : Ten Speed Press, 2001
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