The promise

Title
The promise

Personal Author EPSB
Nicola, Davies

Summary
On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can't have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl's life--and a chance to change the world, for good.

Year Published
2014

Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Program Information
Accelerated Reader LG 3.7 0.5 165676

Awards
2015 Spring ASLC review Alberta School Library Council.

Subject
Promises -- Fiction.
 
Acorns -- Fiction.

Added Author
Carlin, Laura,

Summary
On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can't have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl's life--and a chance to change the world, for good.

ISBN
9780763666330
 
9780763693039

Publisher
Somerville, Massachusettes : Candlewick Press, 2014.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Mount PleasantE DAVBook30152000162373Picture Books