When the Circus Came to Town - Brossura

Yep, Laurence

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ISBN 10: 0064409651 ISBN 13: 9780064409650

Casa editrice: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2004

Riassunto

Can Ursula ever show her face again?

Ursula always wanted to see the circus. That is, until she caught smallpox. Now all she wants is to hide her scarred face from everyone. But Ah Sam, her parents' Chinese cook, has other ideas.

One day Ah Sam surprises Ursula by bringing a circus to town, but there's one problem -- there's no music. Ursula is the only one who can play the harmonica, but that means she'll have to go outside and face the world again. Will Ursula save the circus or will she hide forever?

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Recensione:

“Wang’s evocative illustrations add to the flavor of this quick, absorbing read.” (—School Library Journal)

“Bolstered by themes of compassion, community and tolerance, this story is among Yep’s most assured.” (—Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“A bittersweet story, written with characteristic grace.” (The Washington Post)

“Yep has based his novel on a true story, and his writing is, by turns, direct, humorous, and poignant.” (ALA Booklist)

“A moving parable of how people help each other overcome suffering.” (—Kirkus Reviews)

“Wang, who illustrated Yep’s The Magic Paintbrush, contributes detailed b&w drawings that underscore the volume’s more serious themes.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Ursula’s energy will resonate with young readers, who will be pleased to see her triumph over adversity.” (BCCB)

“Wang’s black-and-white illustrations, scattered throughout, are soft-textured and quietly expressive. ” (BCCB)

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Book by Yep Laurence

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• Editore: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0064409651
• ISBN 13: 9780064409650
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128
• Disegnatore: Wang Suling