Eight days : a story of Haiti
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Delinois, Alix, ill.
Published
New York : Orchard Books, 2010., New York : Orchard Books, 2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
unpages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Status
Wasatch County Library - Culturally Authentic Literature - Second Floor
E Danticat
1 available
E Danticat
1 available
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Published
New York : Orchard Books, 2010., New York : Orchard Books, 2010.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 3.5, 1 Points
Level 3.5, 1 Points
Notes
Description
Focusing on one child who survived the 2010 disaster in Haiti, this beautiful and touching picture book is a true testament to the spirit of the people of this nation. A seven-year-old boy (only identified as Junior on the flap copy) was pulled from under his home eight days after the earthquake. He and his best friend, Oscar, were home alone. When he was asked if he'd been afraid, he answered, “I missed Manman and Papa...in my mind, I played.” Often the text starts with “On the first day (second, third) and shows his “playing” with his friends. On the fifth day, Oscar went to sleep and never woke up. On the eighth day, Junior was rescued and reunited with his family. The illustrations, done in acrylic paint, pastel crayons, and collage, are bold, realistic, and bright. There are moments that the pictures almost convince readers that the youngster is really playing with his friends. They are vibrant and share the beauty of the country, not the destruction. In an endnote the Haitian-born author writes of the children of Haiti, her feelings when she learned of the earthquake, and her fears about her family still living there.–Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City. Gr 2-5.
Target Audience
Grades 2-5
Target Audience
7-10.
Target Audience
3.5.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,3.5,0.5,139523
Awards
Américas Award Commended Title, 2011
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Danticat, E., & Delinois, A. (2010). Eight days: a story of Haiti . Orchard Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Danticat, Edwidge, 1969- and Alix, Delinois. 2010. Eight Days: A Story of Haiti. Orchard Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Danticat, Edwidge, 1969- and Alix, Delinois. Eight Days: A Story of Haiti Orchard Books, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Danticat, Edwidge, and Alix Delinois. Eight Days: A Story of Haiti Orchard Books, 2010.
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