
The Red Pencil
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Andrea Davis Pinkney
"Amira, look at me," Muma insists. She collects both my hands in hers. "The Janjaweed attack without warning. If ever they come - run."
Finally, Amira is 12. 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.
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.
New York Times best-selling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse tells an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds.
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The story is told through poetry and illustrations, both of which are absolutely beautiful. This is one of several books told in verse that I have read in the last year, and I am fast finding it to be a wonderful medium for storytelling. There is a sparseness to the poetry that seems to evoke more emotion and imagery, and I'm glad I get to experience it. If you are worried that you won't be able to truly experience or understand the story because it is told through poetry, do not fret. Pinkney does a fantastic job.
It is also clear that she did a fantastic amount of research on the war in Darfur. She doesn't shrink from portraying the devastation caused by the war, while also showing how one's artistic expression can bring about healing and growth. The characters are survivors and, though there are the atrocities of war, there is also hope and healing.
For those who also enjoy audiobooks, this one was narrated by the author, and she does a wonderful job. The illustrations are available to the listener, as well, which I appreciated as they are an important part of the story being told.
Wonderful story in verse
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Well-told story that grabs the reader
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Poetic and Educational
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Very important topic to be discussed
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