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Half a Man
Half a Man
Reviewed by: Patricia Temple - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: June 9, 2015
Review
This brief compelling story deals with the aftermath of war and its effect on the returning warrior and their loved ones. Told by a disfigured soldier's Grandson, this concise, poignant story reveals both his fear and curiosity about his Grandfather as a person and his lifelong post war struggle. The illustrations are artistic, tonal screen prints that help tell the story and add to the atmosphere. This is a valuable volume to add to literature about engaging with disfigured or disabled individuals. a good choice for older reluctant readers.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Morpurgo, Michael
Illustrator: O'Callaghan, Gemma
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: grades 7-9
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763677473
Price: 16.99