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Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace.How could he—a Gandhi—be so easy to anger? One thick, hot day, Arun Gandhi travels with his family to Grandfather Gandhi’s village. Silence fills the air—but peace feels far away for young Arun. When an older boy pushes him on the soccer field, his anger fills him in a way that surely a true Gandhi could never imagine. Can Arun ever live up to the Mahatma? Will he ever make his grandfather proud? In this remarkable personal story, Arun Gandhi, with Bethany Hegedus, weaves a stunning portrait of the extraordinary man who taught him to live his life as light. Evan Turk brings the text to breathtaking life with his unique three-dimensional collage paintings.
Lexile Measure: AD600L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition (March 11, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 144242365X
ISBN-13: 978-1442423657
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #57,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #62 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Explore the World > Asia #182 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Multigenerational #474 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
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