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Napoli, Donna Jo

The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale

40 pp. | Hyperion | August, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4231-0448-3 $15.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska. Inspired by the 2003 Iranian earthquake and poet Rumi, Napoli tells the poignant, thought-provoking story of young Parisa, who is the lone human survivor of an earthquake. The animals refuse to accept her until she draws them in by doing "what humans do"--dancing, laughing, caring for flowers, and sharing food. Bold-hued, close-up illustrations with thickly applied paint command readers' attention.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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