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Genre/Form: | Historical fiction Teen fiction Fiction Juvenile works Young adult fiction Juvenile fiction |
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Additional Physical Format: | Poulsen, David A., 1946- And then the sky exploded./. Toronto : Dundurn, 2016 (CaOONL)2016902248X |
Material Type: | Fiction, Juvenile audience |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
David A Poulsen; Shannon Whibbs |
ISBN: | 9781459736375 1459736370 |
OCLC Number: | 940363794 |
Notes: | "Editor: Shannon Whibbs"--Title page verso. |
Awards: | "Red Maple Award Nominee". |
Description: | 206 pages ; 21 cm |
Responsibility: | David A. Poulsen. |
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Poulsen's latest is a great read. * Quill & Quire * A powerful story about forgiveness, healing and coming to terms with the sins of the past. * Canadian Children's Book News * A great novel to begin the dialogue about nuclear disarmament, the realities of warfare, and the role of the individual in the global village. * Resource Links * This memorable addition to Hiroshima literature should resonate with readers. * Booklist (starred review) * A compelling story with strong characters whom the reader will find believable as well as likeable. * VOYA Magazine * Yuko's story and her meeting with Christian are worth reading and can start the conversation with young readers about Hiroshima and Nagasaki. * Kirkus Reviews * Read more...


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