Author: Bunting, Eve Brand: Clarion Edition: First Edition Binding: Paperback Format: Picture Book Number Of Pages: 40 Release Date: 01-04-1999 Part Number: 9780152018849 Details: In this Caldecott Medal-winning modern classic, a young boy and his mother witness the Los Angeles riots from the safety of shelter after being forced to leave their apartment.Winner of the 1995 Caldecott Medal.During the Los Angeles riots, Daniel and his mother witness the night's events unfold from the safety of shelter after they are forced to leave their apartment. “Diaz has not been afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally calms. . . . Both author and artist have managed to portray a politically charged event without pretense or preaching.”--The Bulletin EAN: 9780152018849 Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches Languages: English
