The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq Contributor(s): Winter, Jeanette (Author), Winter, Jeanette (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152054456 ISBN-13: 9780152054458 Publisher: Clarion Books
This item is available now at an even better price in our Bargain Bin! Go There Now! Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2005 Annotation: In war-stricken Iraq where civilians--especially women--have little power, a librarian in Basra struggles to save her community's priceless collection of books. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Middle East - Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2004012969 |
Age Level: 4-7 |
Grade Level: PreK-2 |
Lexile Measure: 640 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Guided Reading: L (Grade 2) |
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.36" W x 10.98" L (0.82 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Real Life Heroes |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Storybook, 2006 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007), Winner, Recommended, 2005 Middle East Book Awards, Honorable Mention, Picture Book, 2005 Black-Eyed Susan Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2006 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Seven to Ten, 2006 Land of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2006 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award, Nominee, Early Grades Nonfiction, 2006 Children's Book Committee Award, Winner, Nonfiction, 2005 Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Nominee, Children's Illustrated, 2005 |
Review Citations: Multicultural Review 09/01/2005 pg. 107 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 407 - Superior,Well Above Average Ingram Children's Advance 01/01/2005 pg. 53 Booklist 12/01/2004 pg. 649 Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2004 pg. 1211 Publishers Weekly 12/20/2004 pg. 57 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2005 pg. 271 Booksense '76 Childrens Wtr 04 12/01/2004 pg. 1 School Library Journal 01/01/2005 pg. 118 Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2005 pg. 119 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 26 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 83517 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: *ALA Notable Children's book 2006 * Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman's courageous book rescue. In the Spring of 2003, Alia Muhammad Baker was the city of Basra's real-life librarian. She was the keeper of cherished books and her library was a haven for community gatherings. But with war imminent in Basra, Iraq, what could this lone woman do to save her precious books? With lyrical, spare text and beautiful acrylic illustrations, Jeanette Winter shows how well she understands her young audience. This true story of one librarian's remarkable bravery reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge knows no boundaries. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winter, Jeanette: - JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City. |
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