The New King
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Book Overview
When young Prince Rakoto is told of his father's death, he cannot accept it. The new king gives his first orders to his royal advisors: "Bring my father back to life!" When they are unable to do so, Rakoto then goes to the Wise Woman--who tells him an enthralling Malagasy tale that helps him begin to accept what has happened. Watercolor illustrations.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0803714602
ISBN13:9780803714601
Release Date:May 1995
Publisher:Dial Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.8" x 10.8"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
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This Book Should Be Labeled A Classic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Author Rappaport and Illustrator Lewis have done a marvelous job in their treatment of an issue that children are curious of--death. It is not depressing, but it is more of a learning experience for children readers that is easily understood as they're able to empathize with a troubled little boy whose father has died.The illustrations are keen and exhibit people dressed in exotic nineteenth-century Madagascar clothing.I read the story to my four and six-year-olds, and they, as I, loved it!
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