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An uplifting tale evoking the golden sands of Africa by Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet and his wife, Elspeth Graham, captivatingly illustrated by P.J. Lynch.Already an old man, desert guide Issa has seen thousands of dawns. One particular morning, however, the desert reveals something new; something that changes his life. Tucked away in a narrow cave, shielded from a treacherous dust storm by a faithful camel, a baby girl lies wrapped in fine cotton and wearing half of a star medallion around her neck. Issa names the girl Mariama. As years pass, Issa loses his sight, and Mariama becomes his eyes. So Issa doesn’t see the pattern on the robes of a mysterious young traveler who comes through their village, or the medallion he wears. Who is this young stranger, and what does his arrival mean for the life Issa and Mariama share in the desert?
Lexile Measure: 590L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (October 8, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763662321
ISBN-13: 978-0763662325
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.4 x 9.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #784,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #345 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Explore the World > Africa #607 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Orphans & Foster Homes #7224 in Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
Age Range: 5 - 8 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
Nice drawings but the story is kind of boring in that the book feels like some corny 'traditional' tale. That's my take as a 50-year-old guy. My younger 6th grade student handed it back to me unfinished. Also said too boring. Again, not a bad book, just too slow.
My Grandson loved this book
Beautiful illustrations, unusual story.
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