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Description
Tom is a little boy who LOVES to explore. "The world is a beautiful place, Tom thought. When I grow up, I will be a great explorer." But one day, he hears the grown-ups talking about the monsters that live in the big wide world. Before long, they build a giant wall to keep the monsters out--forever. Tom is told NOT to go over the wall. "It's dangerous out there," his grandmother tells him. What could be so monstrous over the wall and who are these monsters? Soon, Tom receives a message saying "Hello!" from the other side of the wall. Curious, he climbs over, and what do you think he finds? Life becomes dreary when you are cut off from the wonders of the world and Tom realizes there is a need for change. A true story of friendship and community, The Wall shows the importance of communities coming together and inclusivity. A perfect book to show the value of opening your heart and mind.
Publication date
October 20, 2021
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781913639396
Lexile Measure
520
Guided Reading Level
K
Publisher
New Frontier Publications
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship JUV039120 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism JUV039270 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Strangers
Illustrator Bio: Tamara Anegon attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2008. Following this, she studied for a masters degree in art, creation and research, specializing in children's and picture book illustration. She has illustrated several children's books: Waggers (Sky Pony Press, 2014) and The Big Stink, Level 11 (OUP Oxford, 2017).