Bibliograph

The pencil, by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula ; illustrated by Charlene Chua

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Label

The pencil, by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula ; illustrated by Charlene Chua

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The pencil

Oclc number

1080210254

Responsibility statement

by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula ; illustrated by Charlene Chua

Summary

"Susan and her sister, Rebecca, love watching their mother write letters to people in other camps. Their mother has one precious pencil, and she keeps it safe in her box for special things. One afternoon, Anaana leaves the iglu to help a neighbour, and Susan, Rebecca, and their brother Peter are left with their father. They play all their regular games but are soon out of things to do--until Ataata brings out the pencil! As Susan draws and draws, the pencil grows shorter and shorter. What will Anaana think when she comes home? Based on author Susan Avingaq's childhood memories of growing up in an iglu, this charming story introduces young readers to the idea of using things wisely."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification