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Gleam and Glow
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Gleam and Glow Paperback - 2005

by Bunting, Eve

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Inspired by true events, a master storyteller recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war, and a startling discovery. Full-color illustrations.

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  • Title Gleam and Glow
  • Author Bunting, Eve
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition New
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HMH Books for Young Readers, Toronto, ON
  • Date 2005-08-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # ING9780152053802
  • ISBN 9780152053802 / 0152053808
  • Weight 0.38 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.26 x 10.5 x 0.11 in (23.52 x 26.67 x 0.28 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 580
  • Themes
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects War, Fishes
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00-10005
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Summary

Inspired by real events, master storyteller Eve Bunting recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war--and a dazzling discovery.

From the publisher

EVE BUNTING is the author of many acclaimed books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal--winning Smoky Night. She lives in Southern California.

PETER SYLVADA's first picture book, A Symphony of Whales, won the Christopher Medal and was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children. He lives in Cardiff, California.

First line

When Papa left to join the underground, Marina cried.

Media reviews

"Dramatic and energetic . . . This is a universal story that testifies to life rising from the ashes."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"One can't help respecting Bunting for the sensitivity she brings to issues like war, poverty, race, and immigration."--The New York Times Book Review

"Compassionate, sobering, hopeful, and wise."--Child Magazine

"Against the story's grim backdrop, hopeful themes prevail."--Los Angeles Times

Citations

  • Ingram Children's Advance, 07/01/2005, Page 26
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/10/2005, Page 64

About the author

EVE BUNTING is the author of many acclaimed books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal--winning Smoky Night. She lives in Southern California.

PETER SYLVADA's first picture book, A Symphony of Whales, won the Christopher Medal and was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children. He lives in Cardiff, California.

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