Description
When militants attack her tribal village, Amira is forced to flee and begins a new life in a crowded refugee camp, where safety is uncertain and schooling feels like a distant dream. Guided by the steady kindness of a wise elder and the quiet power of a single red pencil, she discovers that learning can be both an act of survival and a spark of hope. Through Amira’s journey, the story explores resilience, the importance of education, and the ways friendship and mentorship can help children reclaim their future. Andrea Davis Pinkney’s lyrical, emotionally grounded storytelling brings a child’s perspective to themes of displacement and perseverance, making this a moving testament to courage in the face of loss.
Available Editions
paperback
Little, Brown and Company
Published Jan 1, 2014
308 pages
ISBN: 9780316247801
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney.