The Red Pencil

5-8
The Red Pencil

The Red Pencil

By: Andrea Davis Pinkney

Inspired by true stories of life in Sudan, The Red Pencil follows Amira as her peaceful village is destroyed by Janjaweed attackers. After losing nearly everything, Amira faces a long, dangerous journey to a refugee camp. Just as hope seems lost, a simple red pencil sparks her imagination and opens the door to new possibilities.

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The powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey, inspired by true tales of life in Sudan -- now in paperback.

Life in Amira's peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when Janjaweed attackers arrive, unleashing unspeakable horrors. After losing nearly everything, Amira needs to find the strength to make the long journey on foot to safety at a refugee camp. She begins to lose hope, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind -- and all kinds of possibilities.
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Used in World-Geography-and-Ecology 7-9

  • By: Andrea Davis Pinkney

  • Pages: 368

  • ISBN: 9780316247825

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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