The Matchbox Diary
$25.68
- Paperback
40 pages
- Release Date
3 July 2014
Summary
The Matchbox Diary: A Journey Through Generations
A breathtaking immigration tale with appeal across generations.
When a little girl visits her great-grandfather at his curio-filled home, she chooses an unusual object to learn about: an old cigar box. What she finds inside surprises her: a collection of matchboxes making up her great-grandfather’s diary, containing objects she can hold in her hand, each one evoking a memory. Together they tell of his journey…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781406355352 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1406355356 |
| Author: | Paul Fleischman, Bagram Ibatoulline |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 3 July 2014 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 268mm x 242mm x 2mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A moving glimpse into (the character’s) childhood. * The Bookseller *
About The Author
Paul Fleischman
Paul Fleischman won a Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices and a Newbery Honor for Graven Images. He is the author of numerous titles, including picture books The Dunderheads and The Dunderheads Behind Bars, as well as young adult fiction, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. Paul Fleischman lives in Santa Cruz, California.
Bagram Ibatoulline has illustrated many acclaimed books for children, including On the Blue Comet by Rosemary Wells; and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Great Joy, both by Kate DiCamillo. He lives in Pennsylvania, USA.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.