Lady Liberty
candlewick biographies
$30.74
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
5 August 2014
Summary
Lady Liberty: A Monumental Dream
“Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this one stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
It begins in 1865 as a romantic idea, but ten years later Édouard Laboulaye’s dream catches fire. Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi gives the dream the form of a lady, holding a torch to “enlighten the world.” Engineers, plasterers, carpenters, and coppersmiths work togethe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780763671150 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0763671150 |
| Series: | Candlewick Biographies |
| Author: | Doreen Rappaport, Matt Tavares |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 5 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 156g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 4mm |
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Critics Review
A beautiful, innovative volume.—School Library Journal (starred review)Heartfelt…adds up to a stirring reminder of what Lady Liberty stands for.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Large in scale and monumental in effect.—Booklist (starred review)Poignant and captivating portrait.—The Horn Book (starred review)Striking illustrations…monumental subject matter.—Washington Post Book WorldA reverent and passionate portrait.—San Francisco Chronicle
About The Author
Doreen Rappaport
Doreen Rappaport is well known for her groundbreaking approach to multicultural history and literature for young readers. Her many books include “Victory or Death: Stories of the American Revolution; We Are The Many: A Picture Book of American Indians;” and “Martin’s Big Words”, winner of the Jane Addams Book Award. She and her husband divide their time between New York City and a rural village in upstate New York.
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