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Why War Is Never a Good Idea Hardcover - 2007

by Alice Walker; Stefano Vitale (Illustrator)

Poet and activist Alice Walkers evocative, heartfelt poem personifies the power and wanton devastation of war. Vitales compelling paintings illustrate this unflinching look at wars destructive nature and unforeseen consequences. Full color.


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Though War is Old

It has not

Become wise.

Poet and activist Alice Walker personifies the power and wanton devastation of war in this evocative poem.

Stefano Vitale's compelling paintings illustrate this unflinching look at war's destructive nature and unforeseen consequences.

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  • Title Why War Is Never a Good Idea
  • Author Alice Walker; Stefano Vitale (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins, New York
  • Date September 1, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian
  • ISBN 9780060753856 / 0060753854
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.78 x 11.34 x 0.38 in (22.30 x 28.80 x 0.97 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Library of Congress subjects Children's poetry, American, American poetry
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006036255
  • Dewey Decimal Code 811.54

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Citations

  • Booklist, 08/01/2007, Page 89
  • Horn Book Magazine, 01/01/2008, Page 103
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2008, Page 169
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 08/15/2007, Page 869
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/08/2007, Page 52
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/2007, Page 164
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2007, Page 39
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