A Flicker of Hope
A Story of Migration
$39.30
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
26 March 2024
Summary
A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papa to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico.
Lucia loves to watch the monarchs’ migration from her home in Mexico with Papa. But this year, the monarchs’ journey north holds extra weight; Papa is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when “the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home.” So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on fa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593525760 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593525760 |
| Author: | Cynthia Harmony, Devon Holzwarth |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 26 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 326g |
| Dimensions: | 262mm x 213mm x 8mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for A Flicker of Hope:★ “A beautiful story about cycles and traditions that shines a light on migration.“—Kirkus, starred review★ “A Mexican girl waits for the return of her migrant farmworker father, whose departure parallels the migratory pattern of monarch butterflies, in this ecological tale of dual-species movement.“—Publishers Weekly, starred review★ “Lyrical text and captivating illustrations create a truly compelling reading experience…. Magnificent and hopeful.“—School Library Journal, starred review★ “Rarely have the big ideas of family, tradition, labor, ecosystems, and interdependence been presented in such a loving and approachable way.“—Booklist, starred review“A treasure.“—BCCB
About The Author
Cynthia Harmony
Cynthia Harmony is an educational psychologist who has created exhibits and bilingual learning materials for children and science museums. Originally from Mexico City, Cynthia is a children’s author and translator.
Devon Holzwarth grew up in Panama with the jungle as her garden and parrots and iguanas as pets. Devon earned her BFA in 2000 from the Rhode Island School of Design, focusing on screen printing and painting. Childhood memories and her collection of vintage children’s books strongly inspire her work. She currently lives in Aachen, Germany, with her husband, two kids, and beloved old hound dog.
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