The Red Pencil

Kids, People and Places, Fiction, Africa, Teen, General Fiction
Cover of the book The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney ISBN: 9780316247818
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Publication: September 16, 2014
Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Language: English
Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
ISBN: 9780316247818
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication: September 16, 2014
Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English

"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.

She collects both my hands in hers.

"The Janjaweed attack without warning.

If ever they come*--* run."

Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala*--* Amira's one true dream.

But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey*--* on foot*--* to safety at a refugee camp. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind*--* and all kinds of possibilities.

New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Shane W. Evans's breathtaking illustrations combine to tell an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds.

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"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.

She collects both my hands in hers.

"The Janjaweed attack without warning.

If ever they come*--* run."

Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala*--* Amira's one true dream.

But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey*--* on foot*--* to safety at a refugee camp. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind*--* and all kinds of possibilities.

New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Shane W. Evans's breathtaking illustrations combine to tell an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds.

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