Evans's breathtaking illustrations combine to tell an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds. New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Shane W. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind - and all kinds of possibilities. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey - on foot - to safety at a refugee camp. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala - Amira's one true dream.īut life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive.
Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. After losing nearly everything, Amira needs to find the strength to make the long journey on foot to safety at a refugee camp. Evans Life in Amira’s peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when Janjaweed attackers arrive, unleashing unspeakable horrors.
If ever they come - run."įinally, Amira is twelve. The Red Pencil By Andrea Davis Pinkney & Illustrated by Shane W.
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