The Promise
The Promise by Nicola Davies, published by Candlewick Press on March 11, 2014, is a beautifully illustrated story that explores themes of hope and transformation. In this 40-page book, a young girl living in a harsh urban environment attempts to steal from an elderly woman. However, the woman challenges her to give something in return, setting off a journey that has the potential to change both the girl’s life and the world around her.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the concepts of nature, social issues, and values, all woven into an allegorical tale. The collaboration between author Nicola Davies and illustrator Laura Carlin brings to life a contemporary story inspired by Jean Giono’s classic, offering a magical discovery that resonates with both young and adult audiences. This edition invites readers to reflect on the impact of their actions and the possibility of change in a broken world.
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An allegorical tale of hope takes on new life in this stirring, gorgeously illustrated story.
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. Here is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. In an exciting collaboration, author Nicola Davies joins forces with illustrator Laura Carlin to create a contemporary tale inspired by Jean Giono’s 1953 story, L’homme qui plantait des arbres.
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