Joseph's Big Ride
Published on 12. September 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-55451-805-0 (ISBN)
Description
A refugee boy's determination to ride a bicycle leads to an unexpected friendship. Inspired by the author's interviews with refugee children from Sudan, this gentle story evokes the experience of a new immigrant. Full color.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55451-805-0 (9781554518050)
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Terry Farish is a writing teacher and author with a passion for telling the stories of people from many cultures. Her novel The Good Braider was named a YALSA Best Book of the Year and selected as an American Library Association Outstanding Book for the College Bound and Lifelong Learner. Her second novel, Either the Beginning or the End of the World, will be published in 2015. Her previous picture book, The Cat Who Liked Potato Soup, won a BCCB Blue Ribbon award. She lives in Kittery, ME.
Ken Daley was born in Ontario to parents who emigrated from the Dominican Republic. He draws inspiration for his painting in his African-Caribbean roots. His artwork has been exhibited throughout North America and featured in many print publications. He lives in Macomb, IL.
Ken Daley was born in Ontario to parents who emigrated from the Dominican Republic. He draws inspiration for his painting in his African-Caribbean roots. His artwork has been exhibited throughout North America and featured in many print publications. He lives in Macomb, IL.