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Descripción
Fans of Chasing Vermeer will love this clever mystery about art, artifice, and the power of community.WATCHER. SHADOW. FUGITIVE.Harlem is home to all kinds of kids. Jin sees life passing her by from the window of her family's bodega. Alex wants to help the needy one shelter at a time, but can't tell anyone who she really is. Elvin's living on Harlem's cold, lonely streets, surviving on his own after his grandfather was mysteriously attacked.When these three strangers join forces to find out what happened to Elvin's grandfather, their digging leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune -- one that might save the neighborhood from development by an ambitious politician who wants to turn it into Harlem World, a ludicrous historic theme park. But if they don't find the paintings soon, nothing in their beloved neighborhood will ever be the same...In this remarkable tale of daring and danger, debut novelist Natasha Tarpley explores the way a community defines itself, the power of art to show truth, and what it really means to be home.
Detalles
| Formato | Tapa suave |
| Número de Páginas | 320 |
| Lenguaje | Inglés |
| Editorial | Scholastic Inc. |
| Fecha de Publicación | 2018-04-24 |
| Dimensiones | 7.5" x 5.2" x 0.7" pulgadas |
| Letra Grande | No |
| Con Ilustraciones | No |
| Edad | 8-12 |
| Temas | Afroamericano, Multicultural, Nueva York, New York, N.Y., Urbano |
Acerca del Autor
Natasha Tarpley is the author of the bestselling picture book I Love My Hair! and other acclaimed titles for children and adults. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, among other awards. When she is not writing books, Ms. Tarpley can usually be found reading them. She has also taken up the cruel and unusual hobby of running marathons. Ms. Tarpley is the cofounder of Voonderbar! Media, a multicultural children's book publishing and media company. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Garantía & Otros
| Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
| Peso: | 0.227 kg |
| SKU: | 9780545783880 |
| Publicado en Unimart.com: | 24/03/24 |
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