Mom Goes to War by Aparici, Irene

Mom Goes to War (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9788415503200)

Vendor: Irene Aparici
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Format: Hardcover
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Mom Goes to War by Aparici, Irene

Mom Goes to War

$15.95
Mom Goes to War by Aparici, Irene

Mom Goes to War

$15.95
Format: Hardcover
Description
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Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book Awards

An unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A queen who begins a lengthy war with many battles, together with an army of allies who will fight unconditionally by her side.

Mom Goes to War is a tale that takes children and adults on a fascinating, adventure-filled journey through the human body. It is a story full of positive energy, which will help parents, doctors and educators teach young readers values such as courage, solidarity and hope.

Mom Goes to War is a story told from the author's heart, full of tenderness, love and humor, which will help shine a ray of hope into many people's lives.

Guided Reading Level: S, Lexile Level: 880L

Author: Irene Aparici
ISBN-10: 8415503202
ISBN-13: 9788415503200
Publisher: Cuento de Luz SL
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2013
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.30h x 8.40w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2013
School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 84
By Irene Aparici
By Irene Aparici
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The award-winning author Irene Aparici was born with a notebook in one hand and a pencil in the other. She has lived in Spain and in Ecuador. As a professional, she has worked mainly in the financial sector, but has also worked as a professor at a university, a rural estates administrator, a mediator in extrajudicial conflicts, and an international cooperator. In 2011, Irene was diagnosed with breast cancer, to which she lost her battle in 2014.

The award-winning author and illustrator Mica Carretero was born in Madrid but now lives in Segovia. She is self-taught and her colourful and vivid illustrations have received international recognition and she is now a very succesful illustrator of children's picture books.

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