And Still the Turtle Watched Contributor(s): Macgill-Callahan, Sheila (Author) |
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ISBN: 0140558365 ISBN-13: 9780140558364 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1996 Annotation: A turtle carved in rock on a bluff over the Hudson River by Indians long ago watches with sadness the changes man brings over the years. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 90037377 |
Lexile Measure: 530 |
Series: Picture Puffin Books |
Physical Information: 0.12" H x 9.78" W x 9.96" (0.33 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 9753 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A poignant tale of environmental pollution and recovery with beautiful watercolor illustrations. On a bluff at the bend in the river stood a turtle carved of stone. For many years he was the eyes of Manitou, watching over and blessing the Delaware people who visited him every summer. But as time passed, fewer children came to greet the turtle. Now he watches with sadness and fear as strangers arrive, destroy the land, and threaten his very existence. Can the turtle, once a symbol of hope and renewal, be saved? "In thoughtful prose frequently imbued with a poetic tone, MacGill-Callahan chronicles the devastating environmental changes that befall this stone guardian with the passage of time. The text's quiet wisdom is reflected in Moser's exquisite watercolors."--Publishers Weekly * "Moser's beautifully balanced book design and powerful paintings ably contribute to the story's dignity and purpose."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review |