Kalak's Journey
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
Kalak's Journey
By (Author) Mara Quintana Silva
Illustrated by Marie-Noelle Hebert
Cuento de Luz SL
Cuento de Luz SL
9th November 2018
Spain
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage: Social issues / topics
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Birds
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
36
Width 259mm, Height 218mm
Description
Kalak lives with his family in a part of the world where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, the earth is dry, and there is never enough food. One day, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world
Kalak's Jouney
helps readers understand what it's like to leave your home and country with the hope of a new life, encouraging them to think about their own identity and what it would feel like to move some place completely different.
Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level:AD 600
Reviews
"Kalak is a stork of the world, free to fly high and discover new horizons. VERDICT An evocative read-aloud that is appropriate for early elementary students in a setting that invites discussion. ~ School Library Journal
Author Bio
Mara Quintana Silva was born in Madrid, Spain. After receiving a degree in Audiovisual Communications, she embarked on a voyage taking her to Argentina, Italy, and now Canada. She speaks four languages and enjoys writing stories that help improve the world. Marie-Nolle Hrbert is a Canadian illustrator who currently resides in Montreal. Largely self-taught, she obtained an AEC in Advertising Illustration at Salette College. She has also studied History of Art, scriptwriting and creative writing, and 3D imagery and CGI. Kalak's Journey is her first picture book.
