Author Lois Lowry narrates a heartrending historical account of lives lost during the events of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima—all told in verse. Lowry details her childhood memories of growing up in Hawaii and later moving to Japan, including reverent depictions of sailors and citizens who perished during the horrendous events of WWII. Lowry’s well-paced and gentle narration guides listeners through tragedy and hope, creating an approachable and immersive depiction that maintains emotional intensity. Her beautiful and sincere performance is intended for young listeners but doesn’t require the illustrations in the print edition—although they would make an excellent companion to the audiobook. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
From 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
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 listeners.
On the Horizon*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. 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.
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In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting,*On the Horizon*will remind listeners of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.
"For a first-time audiobook narrator, Lowry is a natural. Her plain-spoken delivery is entrancing. There's an elegiac cadence to her sentences, and you can hear her smile when she remembers the soft Hawaiian words of her youth." -The New York Times
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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 listeners.
On the Horizon*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. 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.
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In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting,*On the Horizon*will remind listeners of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.
"For a first-time audiobook narrator, Lowry is a natural. Her plain-spoken delivery is entrancing. There's an elegiac cadence to her sentences, and you can hear her smile when she remembers the soft Hawaiian words of her youth." -The New York Times
On the Horizon
From 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
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 listeners.
On the Horizon*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. 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.
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In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting,*On the Horizon*will remind listeners of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.
"For a first-time audiobook narrator, Lowry is a natural. Her plain-spoken delivery is entrancing. There's an elegiac cadence to her sentences, and you can hear her smile when she remembers the soft Hawaiian words of her youth." -The New York Times
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 listeners.
On the Horizon*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. 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.
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In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting,*On the Horizon*will remind listeners of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.
"For a first-time audiobook narrator, Lowry is a natural. Her plain-spoken delivery is entrancing. There's an elegiac cadence to her sentences, and you can hear her smile when she remembers the soft Hawaiian words of her youth." -The New York Times
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BN ID: | 2940177910390 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 04/07/2020 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |
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