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Destiny's Gift by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (English) Paperback Book
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN-13
- 9781600606441
- Type
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781600606441
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
160060644X
ISBN-13
9781600606441
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038767107
Product Key Features
Book Title
Destiny's Gift
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Topic
People & Places / United States / African American, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Books & Libraries
Publication Year
2002
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
5 oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Paterson Prize for Books for Young People; Storytelling World Honor Award "[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion." -- Publisher's Weekly " Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color." -- Children's Bookwatch "Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting." -- School Library Association, "[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion." -- Publishers Weekly " Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color." -- Children's Bookwatch "Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting." -- School Library Association Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Passaic County Community College Storytelling World Award, Storytelling World, "[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion." -- Publishers Weekly " Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color." -- Children's Bookwatch "Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting." -- School Library Association, "[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion." -- Publishers Weekly " Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color." -- Children's Bookwatch "Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting." -- School Library Association Paterson Prize for Books for Young People - Passaic County Community College, "[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion." -- Publishers Weekly " Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color." -- Children's Bookwatch "Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting." -- School Library Association Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College Storytelling World Honor Award, Storytelling World, "[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion." -- Publishers Weekly " Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color." -- Children's Bookwatch "Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting." -- School Library Association Storytelling World Award, Storytelling World Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, "[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion." -- Publishers Weekly " Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color." -- Children's Bookwatch "Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting." -- School Library Association Storytelling World Honor Award, Storytelling World Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College
Grade From
First Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Grade To
Fourth Grade
Synopsis
Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound., Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound. On Saturdays, Destiny helps Mrs. Wade at the store, and at day's end they relax together, drinking tea and reading. Then one Saturday Mrs. Wade does not seem her usual self, and Destiny later learns the store may have to close.Destiny is determined not to let this happen. As she works to help keep the store open, she also creates an imaginative gift for Mrs. Wade that captures the warmth and special magic of the store forever.Destiny's Gift is a heartwarming celebration of friendship and creativity, and a touching tribute to a child's love for reading and the power of words., Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound. Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound. On Saturdays, Destiny helps Mrs. Wade at the store, and at day's end they relax together, drinking tea and reading. Then one Saturday Mrs. Wade does not seem her usual self, and Destiny later learns the store may have to close. Destiny is determined not to let this happen. As she works to help keep the store open, she also creates an imaginative gift for Mrs. Wade that captures the warmth and special magic of the store forever. Destiny's Gift is a heartwarming celebration of friendship and creativity, and a touching tribute to a child's love for reading and the power of words.
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