Eight Days: A Story of Haiti

by Edwidge Danticat

Book Overview

From National Book Award nominee Edwidge Danticat comes a timely, brilliantly crafted story of hope and imagination--a powerful tribute to Haiti and children around the world

Hope comes alive in this heartfelt and deeply resonating story. While Junior is trapped for 8 days beneath his collapsed house after an earthquake, he uses his imagination for comfort. Drawing on beautiful, everyday-life memories, Junior paints a sparkling picture of Haiti...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054527849X
• ISBN13: 9780545278492
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Orchard Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2