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The Wall
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The Wall Paperback - 1992

by Eve Bunting; Ronald Himler (Illustrator)

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A boy and his father visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. "Before this powerful book is half finished, readers will be deeply moved. Bunting's understated prose captures the meaning of the memorial to the American people . . . Himler's gauzy watercolors are a perfect accompaniment."--"School Library Journal," starred review. Reading Rainbow Main Feature. Full color.

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A young boy and his father visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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This is the wall, my grandfather's wall. On it are the names of those killed in a war, long ago.

"A father and his young son have come to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to find the name of the grandfather the little boy never knew. They share the sadness as well as the pride of having Grandpa's name there. This moving account is beautifully told from a young child's point of view." (The Horn Book, starred review).

"Himler's intense, quiet watercolors capture the dignity of the setting as Bunting's story reaches to the heart of deep emotions. A quiet, respectful exploration." (Booklist)

"Captures the meaning of the memorial to the American people, especially to those who have lost loved ones. A sensitive and moving picture book." (School Library Journal, starred review)

One of this book's many 5-star reviewers commented: "As a teacher, this is the perfect book to read to help kids understand more about Memorial Day."

Another reviewer, a Vietnam veteran, said: "Bought this to give to my great-grandson on Memorial Day. The book gave us an excellent story and illustrations that helped keep his interest and it started a great discussion that has lasted for weeks after the reading."

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This is the wall, my grandfather's wall.

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  • Title The Wall
  • Author Eve Bunting; Ronald Himler (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reissue
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1992-08-24
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780395629772 / 0395629772
  • Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 8.7 x 0.2 in (21.34 x 22.10 x 0.51 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 520
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, D.C.)
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 89017429
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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"A sensitive and moving picture book, and a great discussion book as well." School Library Journal, Starred

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 07/20/1992, Page 0
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