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White Bird

Contributor(s): Palacio, R J (Author), Huber, Hillary (Read by), Ellet, Emily (Read by), Crouch, Michael (Read by), Daymond, Robbie (Read by), Halstead, Graham (Read by), Ezzo, Lauren (Read by), Hopkins, Sean Patrick (Read by), Fass, Robert (Read by), Morris, Tristan (Read by), Alexi-Malle, Adam (Read by), Ochlan, P J (Read by), Vacker, Karissa (Read by), Knowelden, Elizabeth (Read by), Flanagan, Lisa (Read by)

ISBN: 9781984847485

Publisher: Listening Library

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Pub Date: October 1, 2019

Dewey: FIC

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Price on Product, Unabridged

Target Age Group: 08 to 12

Physical Info: 0.60" H x 5.90" L x 5.00" W ( 0.22 lbs) pages

Series: Wonder

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "R.J. Palacio's Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with Grandmáere's story as a young Jewish girl hidden away by a family in Nazi, occupied France during World War II. Her harrowing experience vividly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives."--Provided by publisher.

Review Quotes: A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner

Praise for White Bird:

"At once expressive and chaste, an elusive but ideal combination." --New York Times

"A story that shows the impact of the Second World War and the rise of fascism on what had been a pastoral, fairy-tale childhood, with White Bird pulling no punches in connecting that historical moment to what's happening in the world today." --The Hollywood Reporter

"Extraordinarily powerful.... White Bird does not shrink from depicting the terror and violence of the Nazi occupation for younger readers, and respects the ability of those readers to handle strong material." --Forbes

"A must-read graphic novel that is both heart-rending and beautifully hopeful." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A story of resistance, bravery, and survival.... This compelling story is served well by the graphic novel format." --Booklist

"Sure to be popular among fans of Wonder and educators who want to connect past to present." --School Library Journal

"R.J. Palacio brings to life the nature of heroism and the real risks we face today." --Meg Medina, Newbery award-winning author of Mercy Suarez Changes Gears

"Rare, superb, timely, and timeless." --Mark Siegel, author of the 5 Worlds graphic novel series

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