The Ink-Keeper's Apprentice

by Allen Say

Overview

Thirteen-year-old Kiyoi, an apprentice to the famous cartoonist, Noro Shinpei, tries to develop his talent and become self-reliant, in this novel based upon the author's own boyhood in Japan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780547346670
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/25/2006
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
File size:	125 KB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, and came to the United States when he was sixteen. His many treasured books for children include Tree of Cranes, Allison, and the Caldecott Medal–winning Grandfather's Journey. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Editorial Reviews

The Caldecott Medalist draws on his boyhood in postwar Tokyo for this autobiographical novel about a talented boy's artistic education. Ages 12-up. (Sept.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

"A warm, sensitive portrait of growing up in post-war Japan." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

"The Caldecott Medalist draws on his boyhood in postwar Tokyo for this autobiographical novel about a talented boy's artistic education." Publishers Weekly

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