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The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree - by Paola Peretti (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Recipient of a Batchelder Honor Ten-year-old Mafalda hides the fact that she is going blind from her family and friends in this lyrical, bittersweet debut novel from Italian author Paola Peretti that shows you how to overcome the darkness--even when you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award (Children's) 2020 3rd Winner
- 8-12 Years
- 8.4" x 5.5" Hardcover
- 224 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Disabilities & Special Needs
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About the Book
Translation of: La distanza tra me e il ciliegio.Book Synopsis
Recipient of a Batchelder Honor Ten-year-old Mafalda hides the fact that she is going blind from her family and friends in this lyrical, bittersweet debut novel from Italian author Paola Peretti that shows you how to overcome the darkness--even when you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. There are a lot of things ten-year-old Mafalda cares a lot about. Like, counting the stars in the night sky, playing soccer, and climbing the cherry tree outside her school. Mafalda even goes so far as to keep a list of all these things, because soon she won't be able to do them anymore--because she's going blind. Even with her bad eyesight Mafalda can see that people are already treating her differently--and that's the last thing she wants. So, she hides the fact that her vision is deteriorating faster than anyone predicted, and she makes a plan: When the time is right, she'll go live in the cherry tree, just like her favorite book character. But as Mafalda loses her sight, surprising things come in to focus. With the help of her family and friends both old and new, Mafalda discovers the things that matter most.Review Quotes
"A great opportunity to teach empathy and understanding."-- "School Library Connection"
"Peretti provides a tunnel of light for readers to reach for."--Booklist
"A quiet, philosophical story for thoughtful readers."--Kirkus Reviews
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Disabilities & Special Needs
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Paola Peretti
Language: English
Street Date: September 3, 2019
TCIN: 76503828
UPC: 9781534439627
Item Number (DPCI): 248-70-7062
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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