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On the horizon  Cover Image Book Book

On the horizon / Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Kenard Pak.

Lowry, Lois, (author.). Pak, Kenard, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780358129400 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 0358129400 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 75 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2020]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
HL580L Lexile
Ages: 10-12
Grades: 4-6
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader MG 4.2 1 1 508618
Awards Note:
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Subject: Lowry, Lois > Childhood and youth > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Casualties > Juvenile literature.
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Hawaii > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Japan > Hiroshima-shi > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Personal narratives, American > Juvenile literature.
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) > History > Bombardment, 1945 > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Bangor.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Bangor Public Library JNF 940.54 LOW (Text) 75011000333648 Juvenile Fiction Available -


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