{"product_id":"9780358354765","title":"On The Horizon Signed Edition","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOn The Horizon Signed Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lois Lowry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII’s most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This edition of \u003ci\u003eOn The Horizon \u003c\/i\u003eis signed by author Lois Lowry. Quantities are limited and are available while supplies last.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn the Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eOn the Horizon \u003c\/i\u003econtemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today’s world. Kenard Pak’s stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, \u003ci\u003eOn The Horizon \u003c\/i\u003ewill remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"Anchored by her musings, Lowry’s plaintive, compassionate memoir honors the legacy of those lost in the attack that precipitated the United States’ entry into World War II.\"—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \"A slim volume that's packed with emotion.\"—\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \"Lois Lowry has had an impressive career. She’s written more than 40 books and won the Newbery Medal twice, but she's never written a story in verse until now.\"—NPR Weekend Edition \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \"With vignettes about those who lost their lives—from sailors aboard the \u003ci\u003eUSS Arizona \u003c\/i\u003eto civilians in Hiroshima—Lowry asks young readers to empathize with people on all sides of the conflict.... Lowry’s message is simple: We all benefit from a more peaceful world.\"—\u003ci\u003eTIME for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e ★ \"\u003ci\u003eOn the Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e’s remarkable poems are a powerful reminder of our shared humanity in times of conflict and war. Simply put, they are an extraordinary gift from one of America’s most distinguished writers.\"—\u003ci\u003eBookPage, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED review \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e ★ \"[\u003ci\u003eOn the Horizon \u003c\/i\u003eis] deeply felt and emotive, not about sides but about people, sure to lead readers to think deeply on these dual tragedies of war. A must for all collections.\"\u003ci\u003e—Booklist,\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED review \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e ★ \"All the personal stories—of sailors, civilians, and Lowry herself—are grounding.... Pak's graphite illustrations are like still shots of history, adding to the emotion and somber feeling. A beautiful, powerful reflection on a tragic history.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED review \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e ★ \"\u003ci\u003eOn the Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e’s remarkable poems are a powerful reminder of our shared humanity in times of conflict and war. Simply put, they are an extraordinary gift from one of America’s most distinguished writers.\"—\u003ci\u003eBookPage, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED review \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \"Part memoir, part history, this is a powerful reminder that damage done will be remembered for many decades to come.\" –\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \"This series of beautiful, moving, and sometimes horrifying poems gives a voice to the young men on the USS Arizona and offers an equally moving tribute to the survivors of Hiroshima....touching.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e “[E]ntries… are deft and compelling…. and the experience of being an occupier in post-war Japan is a fraught and interesting one.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780358354765\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41153707376846,"sku":"9780358354765","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780358354765.jpg?v=1651215031","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780358354765","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}