Shooting at the Stars
Shooting at the Stars
hardback
Published:
1 October, 2014
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Description
Prizes
Commended for Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Bks for Younger Children) 2015
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781419711756 |
| ISBN10 | 141971175X |
| Number Of Pages | 40 |
| Item Weight | 580 g |
| Product Dimensions | 255 x 290 x 12 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Abrams |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
STARRED REVIEW
"Hendrix crafts an intimate fictional account of the event...powerful images."
While not shying away from war’s grim realities, the pictures go a long way toward conveying the hopeful light of the German Christmas trees twinkling in the night while the strains of “Stille Nacht” waft across No Man’s Land toward our homesick hero. -- Roger Sutton * The Horn Book Magazine *
STARRED REVIEW
"The acrylic and gouache illustrations tell a tale of their own. Not only is this an impressive Christmas story, but it shows the humanity of warring soldiers."
STARRED REVIEW
"Few titles at this level convey the futility of World War I as well as this one does. A first choice."
STARRED REVIEW
"Timed with the centenary of World War I but a lesson for always, Hendrix's tale pulls young readers close and shows the human side of war."
Soldier Charlie is affectionately depicted as a freckle-faced youngster among war-worn older men, and his status as a newcomer to battle lends credibility to the combination of playfulness and awe with which he regards the truce. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
Author's Bio
John Hendrix is the author and illustrator of John Brown: His Fight for Freedom and the illustrator of Marissa Moss's Nurse, Soldier, Spy. He has also illustrated novel jackets and done editorial work for Sports Illustrated, The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Progressive.