{"product_id":"on-the-horizon-paperback","title":"On the Horizon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLois Lowry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKenard Pak\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Horizon\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, \u003cem\u003eOn the Horizon \u003c\/em\u003econtemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, \u003cem\u003eOn the Horizon \u003c\/em\u003ewill remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLois Lowry\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Giver Quartet and popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, \u003ci\u003eNumber the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Giver\u003c\/i\u003e. Ms. Lowry lives in Maine. Visit her at www.loislowry.com and on Twitter @LoisLowryWriter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Pak\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many picture books including Cat Wishes and Flowers Are Calling. After studying at Syracuse University and California Institute of the Arts, he worked at Dreamworks Animation and Walt Disney Feature Animation. Visit him at pandagun.com and on Twitter and Instagram @kenardpak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.5 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Horizon: World War II Reflections\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767207756064,"sku":"9780358668077","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fb2524e2e2c381e65ff71140a4cf621f.webp?v=1780306596","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/on-the-horizon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}