Book
The Seekers
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524701529 (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
print
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Borzoi book." |
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| Subject: | Villages -- Juvenile fiction Spirituality -- Juvenile fiction Environmental protection -- Juvenile fiction Brothers -- Juvenile fiction Picture books Picture books for children |
| Genre: | Picture books. Ecofiction. |
| Topic Heading: | Indigenous. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pas Campus Library | PZ 7.1 .P35744 S44 2019 (Text) | 58500000807768 | UCNPicture | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2019 May #2
According to legend, the fictional valley of Krum is guarded by the Silver Fox and the Fire Wolf, the spirits of ice and fire respectively. The villagers of Krum lead a pleasant if simple life, foraging for crown-shell snails for their food by day and at night returning to their homes among the treetops. Mio and Nao are (adult) siblings who live atop the tallest tree, and although they are very different from each other, they are the best foragers in Krum. One day, Nao finds a magic jewel inside one of the shells, and she decides to wear it around her neck. However, this act seems to change the world: The sky darkens, the river runs more slowly, and there are increasingly fewer snails to gather—until there are none left. Led by Mio's wisdom and Nao's bravery, the villagers of Krum go on a quest to restore balance to their land. Hari and Deepti's narrative reads like a folktale. Although the storyline isn't particularly original, the tale highlights the importance of environmental awareness and sensitivity and cautions against greed. The white type against a black background strikingly sets off the bold and beautiful illustrations. Mostly silhouettes against a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, they are full of movement and pattern, the roots and branches of trees reinforcing the sense of a web of life. The significant subtext and captivating illustrations make this original tale a great teaching tool for educators and librarians. (Picture book. 5-8) Copyright Kirkus 2019 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved.
