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Gleam and Glow
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Gleam and Glow Soft cover - 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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Toronto, ON: Voyager Books, 2005. Soft cover. Very Good. Sylvada, Peter. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; It's too dangerous to stay any longer. The war is coming closer. Viktor, little marina, and Mama must pack what they can carry and flee their home. As they trudge beside the other refugees, Viktor worries about what lies ahead and what he's left behind. Even worse, his pap is off fighting with the Liberation Army and doesn't even know they've left home. Will their family ever be together again? This is a universal story that testifies to life rising from the ashes.
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Details

  • Title Gleam and Glow
  • Author Bunting, Eve
  • Illustrator Sylvada, Peter
  • Binding Soft cover
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Voyager Books, Toronto, ON
  • Date 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 002877
  • 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

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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