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More copies of this ISBN:The Firekeeper's Sonby Linda Park
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he would send out his army.
Linda Sue Park's first picture book for Clarion is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his place. Sang-hee knows how important it is for the fire to be lit-but he wishes that he could see soldiers . . . just once.
Mountains, firelight and shadow, and Sunhee's struggle with a hard choice are rendered in radiant paintings, which tell their own story of a turning point in a child's life. Afterword.
Review:"handsome, watercolor-and-pastel double-page pictures personalize the history...panoramic views...as the boy tends the flame that preserves peace" BOOKLIST
Review:"a tale rooted in...history...watercolor illustrations glow with vibrancy... especially striking...A lovely telling that will bring readers back" KIRKUS REVIEWS
Review:"Suspenseful...Assured, empathetic storytelling involves readers in Sang-hee's inner conflict...Downing amplifies the tension with dramatically composed watercolor-and-pastel illustrations ...fascinating" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review
Review:"An attractive celebration of unity, peace, and family heritage, Sang-hee's story also emphasizes...beauty, power, and responsibility." THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Review:"...compelling...Lyrical prose... Children will be intrigued...caught up in the riveting dilemma, and satisfied by the resolution." About the AuthorJulie Downing has written and/or illustrated over 30 picture books. For Clarion, she has illustrated The Firekeeper's Son by Linda Sue Park. Her books have received a Parents'Choice Award and a New York Public Library Best Books Award. She lives in San Francisco, California, and is very familiar with fog.Linda Sue Park is the Newbery Medal-winning author of A SINGLE SHARD. Her other books for Clarion include the novels SEESAW GIRL, THE KITE FIGHTERS, WHEN MY NAME WAS KEOKO, and PROJECT MULBERRY, as well as three picture books, BEE-BIM BOP!, THE FIREKEEPER'S SON, and WHAT DOES BUNNY SEE? Ms. Park lives with her family in Rochester, New York. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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