Evans's breathtaking illustrations combine to tell an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds. New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Shane W. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind - and all kinds of possibilities. 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. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala - Amira's one true dream.īut life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. The Red Pencil Andrea Davis Pinkney Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Juvenile Fiction - 336 pages 6 Reviews Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes. If ever they come - run."įinally, Amira is twelve.
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