Pearl: A Graphic Novel by Sherri L. Smith Hardcover Book

Description: Pearl: A Graphic Novel by Sherri L. Smith, Christine Norrie In a beautifully crafted and captivating graphic novel from award-winning writer Sherri L. Smith and Eisner-nominated artist Christine Norrie, a Japanese-American girl must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty in Hiroshima during World War II.Amy is a thirteen-year-old Japanese-American girl who lives in Hawaii. When her great-grandmother falls ill, Amy travels to visit family in Hiroshima for the first time. But this is 1941. When the Japanese navy attacks Pearl Harbor, it becomes impossible for Amy to return to Hawaii. Conscripted into translating English radio transmissions for the Japanese army, Amy struggles with questions of loyalty and fears about her family amidst rumors of internment camps in America -- even as she makes a new best friend and, over the years, Japan starts to feel something like home. Torn between two countries at war, Amy must figure out where her loyalties lie and, in the face of unthinkable tragedy, find hope in the rubble of a changed world. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sherri L. Smith is the prolific author of multiple award-winning childrens books, including The Blossom and the Firefly, Flygirl, Orleans, and several books in the Who Was series. She has written for Bart Simpson comics, James Camerons Avatar comics, and Wonder Woman. Her books have appeared on a number of state reading lists and have been named as Junior Library Guild, Childrens Book Council, and American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults selections. Sherri teaches creative writing in the MFA in Childrens Writing program at Hamline University, and has taught at Goddard College and Old Dominion University. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and a disreputable cat. Visit her online at sherrilsmith.com. Christine Norrie is a multiple Eisner-nominated artist and writer. She co-created the graphic novels Breaking Up with Aimee Friedman and Hopeless Savages with Jen van Meter and Chynna Clugston-Major, and has contributed to the Black Canary and Lumberjanes comics. She lives on a farm in Upstate New York, where she raises hens and maintains a large garden. Visit her online at christinenorrie.com. Review Praise for Pearl: American Booksellers Association Indie Next PickJunior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionRecipient of five starred reviews… "The titular pearl is a beautifully executed symbol of hope, survival, and life that also reflects Amys struggles with her identity as Japanese and American. By turns devastating and uplifting, a powerful testament to the human will to survive -- and thrive." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review… "A thing of great beauty and wonder growing as a response to friction and injury, a pearl is an inspired, indelible metaphor for this luminous, poignant coming-of-age tale set against harrowing, heart-wrenching real life events." -- Booklist, starred review… "Harrowing scenes of violence and tragedy are depicted by Norrie in a haunting progression of inky black panels while a muted blue and white palette adds ethereal ambiance to Amys everyday life. Paired with carefully plotted dialogue and character interactions by Smith, the creators emphasize Amys struggles to heed her sosobos advice: ikinokoru, or you must survive." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review… "Black-and-white illustrations colored with a solemn slate blue make expert use of the format to tell this painful and little-known history of Japanese American "strandees" whose stories often went untold for fear of American retaliation against "traitors." -- The Horn Book, starred review… "Amys triumphant tale is a reminder to treasure the beauty of life even with all its scars by surviving and thriving in times of adversity." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred review"A story of resilience and identity in the face of extreme events... A fine graphic novel that navigates tumultuous historic events." -- School Library Journal"A truly beautiful story, artfully told." -- School Library Journals Good Comics for Kids Blog"A deft and affecting historical graphic novel collaboration about a Japanese American teens complex experiences of World War II in Japan." -- Shelf Awareness"Smiths poignant story is enhanced by Norries elegant blue, black and white art." -- The Washington Post"The creative team uses symbolic imagery to boil down complex emotions into visuals that invite the reader to project their own feelings, providing a deeply personal entryway into World War II history." -- The A.V. Club"Anyone who thinks comics are just for kids can start right here." -- Parade"The story of Amys great-grandmother, who was once a pearl diver, is interwoven to great effect with Amys own tale of survival, and the well-calibrated balance of text, images, and white space makes Pearl a particularly powerful read." -- Literary Hub"A haunting but uplifting story of identity and survival... Smith and Norrie handle a sensitive, often forgotten, moment of American history with delicacy and tenderness." -- The Beat"Amys struggle with the dual facets of her nationality feels both realistic and compelling, and her efforts to survive war and understand herself are moving. Particularly moving are the beautiful illustrations... This graphic novel is an accessible, engaging book, perfect for middle-grade readers and older." -- Historical Novels Review"A poignant, moving story about a Japanese American girl living in Japan during WWII. Introduces a rarely seen point-of-view that challenges much of what weve learned about Japan during the war. A must-read for its history and character complexity." -- Chris Abouzeid, bookseller, Belmont Books in Belmont, MA Details ISBN1338029436 Author Christine Norrie Pages 144 Publisher Scholastic US Year 2024 Illustrator Christine Norrie ISBN-13 9781338029437 Format Hardcover Imprint Scholastic US Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Children / Juvenile Publication Date 2024-08-20 US Release Date 2024-08-20 DEWEY 741.5973 Illustrations Illustrations Audience Age 8-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161277098;

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