{"product_id":"the-red-pencil-9780316247825","title":"The Red Pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003e ★ \"Amira's thoughts and drawings are \u003cb\u003evividly brought to life \u003c\/b\u003ethrough Pinkney's lyrical verse and Evans's lucid line illustrations, which infuse the narrative with emotional intensity.... \u003cb\u003eAn essential purchase.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey, inspired by true tales of life in Sudan, written by a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling and award winning author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Amira, look at me,\" Muma insists.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe collects both my hands in hers. \u003cbr\u003e \"The Janjaweed attack without warning. \u003cbr\u003e If ever they come-- run.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Davis Pinkney \u003c\/b\u003eis the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning author of more than 20 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eBird in a Box\u003c\/i\u003e and several collaborations with her husband Brian Pinkney, including \u003ci\u003eSit -In, Hand in Hand, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMartin \u0026amp; Mahalia\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShane W. Evans\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eUnderground: Finding the Light to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, which won a Coretta Scott King award, and \u003ci\u003eNobody Gonna Turn Me Round\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. His website is ShaneEvans.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601296986386,"sku":"9780316247825","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_69360fcd-3493-468c-b4c9-7038cbe9799e.jpg?v=1732225177","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-red-pencil-9780316247825","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}