On the Horizon

By: Lois Lowry

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Synopsis: From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII&’s most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak. Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers.On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today&’s world. Kenard Pak&’s stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780358129387
Related ISBNs:: 9780358129400
Publisher:: HMH Books for Young Readers
Date of Addition:: 04/07/20
Copyrighted By:: Lois Lowry
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Military, Nonfiction, Poetry, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:: Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 10–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.