In the Days of Sand and Stars
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 87
Published: 2006
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In the Days of Sand and Stars by Marlee Pinsker follows the journey of a young girl named Alia, who is forced to navigate a desert world filled with dangers and wonders. After her family is taken from her, Alia must learn to survive and uncover the secrets of her surroundings. Amidst the shifting sands and celestial mysteries, she discovers her own strength and resilience. As she encounters other lost souls seeking hope and connection, Alia’s quest transforms into a tale of friendship, courage, and the search for one's place in a vast, unforgiving landscape. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 87 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Tundra Books .
Christiane Duchesne hails from Montreal. She has written for television, film, and radio in addition to her work in children's publishing. Her works La Vraie histoire du chien de Clara Vic and Victor won the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature in 1990 and 1992, respectively. Francois Thisdale's work blends traditional drawing and painting with digital imagery. He is the illustrator of The Stamp Collector, which is on IBBY Honor List, and That Squeak, an honour book for the IBBY Canada Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award. Missing Nimama won the TD Canadian Children's Book Award. Francois lives in Montreal, Quebec.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Younger Readers
This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.