Bibliograph

Nour's secret library, Wafa' Tarnowska ; illustrated by Vali Mintzi

Type

Label

Nour's secret library, Wafa' Tarnowska ; illustrated by Vali Mintzi

Language

eng

resource.accompanyingMatter

technical information on music

Intended audience

Ages 4-9, Barefoot Books

resource.interestGradeLevel

K-3

Main title

Nour's secret library

Responsibility statement

Wafa' Tarnowska ; illustrated by Vali Mintzi

Summary

"Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city"--, Provided by publisherForced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library

Target audience

juvenile

Classification