Bibliograph

On the horizon, Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Kenard Pak

Type

Label

On the horizon, Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Kenard Pak

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 75)

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

On the horizon

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1105152748

Responsibility statement

Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Kenard Pak

Summary

Tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. It emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for all today. The author draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification