Ann Braden

Gebundenes Buch

The Benefits of Being an Octopus

Beschreibung

This moving debut novel explores the cultural divides around class and the gun debate through the eyes of one girl, living on the edges of society, trying to find her way forward. "(A) a compassionate look at poverty, hard choices, and defending one's right to be treated humanely."--Karen Hesse, Newbery Medalist for "Out of the Dust." 5/16.

Autor

Ann Braden writes books about kids struggling to find their voice amidst the realities of life. She founded GunSenseVT, a grassroots group focused on championing the common ground on the issue of guns in Vermont, which recently helped pass landmark gun violence prevention legislation. She also founded the Local Love Brigade, which now has chapters all over the country sending love postcards to those who are facing hate. Ann is the co-host of the children's book podcast, "Lifelines: Books that Bridge the Divide," along with Pakistani American author Saadia Faruqi, and is a former middle school teacher. She lives in southern Vermont with her husband, two children, and two insatiable cats named Boomer and Justice. Visit her online at www.annbradenbooks.com.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sky Pony
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Altersempfehlung: 9 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. September 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 211mm x 147mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 386g
• ISBN-13: 9781510737488
• ISBN-10: 1510737480
• Artikelnr.: 50102116