Paradise on Fire by Jewell Parker Rhodes Paperback Book

Description: Paradise on Fire by Jewell Parker Rhodes From the bestselling author of Ghost Boys comes a powerful survival tale set during a furious forest fire, exploring issues of race, class, and climate change. Hatchet for a new generation of 9+ young readers. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Addy is a heroine any reader might aspire to be, a teenager who learns to trust her own voice and instincts, who realizes that fire can live within someone, too - New York TimesWINNER OF THE GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARDFrom award-winning and bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age survival tale set during a devastating wild fire.Addy is haunted by the tragic fire that killed her parents, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother. Now, years later, Addys grandmother has enrolled her in a summer wilderness programme. There, Addy joins five other Black city kids - each with their own troubles - to spend a summer out west.Deep in the forest, the kids learn new (and to them) strange skills: camping, hiking, rock climbing and how to start and safely put out campfires. Most important, they learn to depend upon each other for companionship and survival. But then comes a furious forest fire ...From award-winning and bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful survival tale exploring issues of race, class, and climate change.Cadmus Childrens Fiction Award winner for the 2022 Green Earth Book Award Author Biography Jewell Parker Rhodes grew up in Pennsylvania. She is a best-selling author of adult and childrens books, a Coretta Scott King Honour award-winner, and a professor of creative writing at Arizona State University. She currently lives in Seattle. Review Addy is a heroine any reader might aspire to be, a teenager who learns to trust her own voice and instincts, who realizes that fire can live within someone, too -- Jennifer Medina * New York Times *...refreshing, especially in light of national conversations around racial equity in outdoor spaces ... a thrilling survival story * Booklist *Rhodes delivers another gripping story about loss, resilience, and healing ... perfect for reluctant readers ... this is a tale of survival and hope that doesnt disappoint * School Library Journal *Rhodes has a knack for disaster stories with real-life implications, and Addy is an original character whose focus on control is plausible and plausibly advantageous in this very different milieu ... Addys (and the authors) clear love of the natural world shines throughout, balancing the pounding adventure with respect and appreciation * BCCB *Parker Rhodes believably explores one Black city girls discovery of the wilderness around her * Publishers Weekly *Lyrical in tone, the first-person narration brings home Addys love of nature as well as her urgency to protect it ... Rhodess contribution brings desperately needed diversity to the wilderness/adventure genre * Horn Book * Long Description Addy is a heroine any reader might aspire to be, a teenager who learns to trust her own voice and instincts, who realizes that fire can live within someone, too - New York Times WINNER OF THE GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD From award-winning and bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age survival tale set during a devastating wild fire. Addy is haunted by the tragic fire that killed her parents, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother. Now, years later, Addys grandmother has enrolled her in a summer wilderness programme. There, Addy joins five other Black city kids - each with their own troubles - to spend a summer out west.Deep in the forest, the kids learn new (and to them) strange skills: camping, hiking, rock climbing and how to start and safely put out campfires. Most important, they learn to depend upon each other for companionship and survival. But then comes a furious forest fire ... From award-winning and bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful survival tale exploring issues of race, class, and climate change. Cadmus Childrens Fiction Award winner for the 2022 Green Earth Book Award Review Quote Addy is a heroine any reader might aspire to be, a teenager who learns to trust her own voice and instincts, who realizes that fire can live within someone, too Promotional "Headline" From the bestselling author of Ghost Boys comes a powerful survival tale set during a furious forest fire, exploring issues of race, class, and climate change. Hatchet for a new generation of 9+ young readers. Details ISBN1510109854 Author Jewell Parker Rhodes Format Paperback Pages 256 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1510109854 ISBN-13 9781510109858 Publication Date 2021-09-07 UK Release Date 2021-09-07 Audience Age 9-11 Imprint Orion Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Black Stories Matter Publisher Hachette Childrens Group DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-09-13 AU Release Date 2021-09-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133071081;

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