The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain

by Peter Sis. Illus. by Peter Sis. Farrar, Straus & Giroux/Frances Foster, 2007; $18.00.

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Through spare text and bold, powerful illustrations, Sis tells of his life in communist Czechoslovakia, especially his yearning for freedom, his attraction to Western pop culture, and his determination to embrace his creativity. The 2008 Sibert Award winner and a Caldecott Honor book.

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ISBN:

978-0-374-34701-7

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Best Books for Young Adults 2008 - Selection(s)

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