The Librarian of Basra Jeanette Winter

Name: The Librarian of Basra By Jeanette Winter
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The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter

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Summary

Alia Muhammad Baker's library in Basra, Iraq, has been a meeting place for those who love books for the past fourteen years. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library - along with the thirty thousand books within it - will be destroyed forever.

The Librarian of Basra Summary

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette Winter

In this incredible true story of a war-stricken country where civilians seem powerless in the face of battle, this feminist and inspirational tale about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us how, throughout the world, the love of literature can unite us all.

The Librarian of Basra Reviews

* This is an important story that puts a human face on the victims of war and demonstrates that a love of books and learning is a value that unites people everywhere. - School Library Journal? Winter isolates another true story of everyday heroism against a tragic backdrop. The librarian's quiet bravery serves as a point of entry into a freighted topic. -Booklist Timely and moving. -Better Homes and Gardens As spare yet penetrating as the narrative, Winter's boldly hued, acrylic and pen illustrations depict the frantic book salvaging effort against a bright orange and burnt sienna backdrop of bomb- and gunfire-lit skies and the subsequent, heartbreaking library fire. -Publishers Weekly Created with strength and courage, like Alia's devotion to the books in her charge. -Kirkus -

About Jeanette Winter

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. 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.

Additional information

Sku

GOR013377579

ISBN 13

9780358141839

ISBN 10

0358141834

Title

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette Winter

Author

Jeanette Winter

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Year published

20191014

Number of pages

Prizes

Winner of Georgia Children's Book Award (United States).

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us