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The Firekeeper's Son - by Linda Sue Park (Paperback)

Name: The Firekeeper's Son - by Linda Sue Park (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 53755811
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A tale rooted in Korean history about family, beauty, and peace.Linda Sue Park's beautiful picture book is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper.In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires.
4-7 Years
9.8" x 8.8" Paperback
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Historical

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About the Book

In early 1800s Korea, news from the countryside reaches the king through signal fires. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his place, in this book by Newbery Medalist Park ("A Single Shard"). Full color.

Book Synopsis

A tale rooted in Korean history about family, beauty, and peace.

Linda Sue Park's beautiful picture book is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper.

In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he would send out his army.

When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his place. Sang-hee knows how important it is for the fire to be lit--but he wishes that he could see soldiers . . . just once.

Mountains, firelight and shadow, and Sunhee's struggle with a hard choice are rendered in Julie Downing's radiant paintings, which tell their own story of a turning point in a child's life.

This moving picture book is from Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, whose beloved middle grade books include A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water.

Review Quotes

"handsome, watercolor-and-pastel double-page pictures personalize the history...panoramic views...as the boy tends the flame that preserves peace" BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA

"a tale rooted in...history...watercolor illustrations glow with vibrancy... especially striking...A lovely telling that will bring readers back" KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus Reviews

"Suspenseful...Assured, empathetic storytelling involves readers in Sang-hee's inner conflict...Downing amplifies the tension with dramatically composed watercolor-and-pastel illustrations ...fascinating" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review Publishers Weekly, Starred

"An attractive celebration of unity, peace, and family heritage, Sang-hee's story also emphasizes...beauty, power, and responsibility." THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"...compelling...Lyrical prose... Children will be intrigued...caught up in the riveting dilemma, and satisfied by the resolution." School Library Journal

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.8 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-7 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: Asia

Format: Paperback

Author: Linda Sue Park

Language: English

Street Date: April 20, 2009

TCIN: 53755811

UPC: 9780547237695

Item Number (DPCI): 248-02-3199

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 8.8 inches width x 9.8 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds

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