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Eight Days: A Story of Haiti Hardcover – Picture Book, September 1, 2010

by Edwidge Danticat (Author), Alix Delinois (Illustrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
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From National Book Award nominee Edwidge Danticat comes a timely, brilliantly crafted story of hope and imagination--a powerful tribute to Haiti and children around the world!

Hope comes alive in this heartfelt and deeply resonating story. While Junior is trapped for 8 days beneath his collapsed house after an earthquake, he uses his imagination for comfort. Drawing on beautiful, everyday-life memories, Junior paints a sparkling picture of Haiti for each of those days--flying kites with his best friend or racing his sister around St. Marc's Square--helping him through the tragedy until he is finally rescued. Love and hope dance across each page--granting us a way to talk about resilience as a family, a classroom, or a friend.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 1
  5. Lexile measure
    AD590L
  6. Dimensions
    7.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Orchard Books
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 2010
  9. ISBN-10
    054527849X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0545278492
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Gr 2-5–Focusing on one child who survived the 2010 disaster in Haiti, this beautiful and touching picture book is a true testament to the spirit of the people of this nation. A seven-year-old boy (only identified as Junior on the flap copy) was pulled from under his home eight days after the earthquake. He and his best friend, Oscar, were home alone. When he was asked if he'd been afraid, he answered, “I missed Manman and Papa...in my mind, I played.” Often the text starts with “On the first day (second, third) and shows his “playing” with his friends. On the fifth day, Oscar went to sleep and never woke up. On the eighth day, Junior was rescued and reunited with his family. The illustrations, done in acrylic paint, pastel crayons, and collage, are bold, realistic, and bright. There are moments that the pictures almost convince readers that the youngster is really playing with his friends. They are vibrant and share the beauty of the country, not the destruction. In an endnote the Haitian-born author writes of the children of Haiti, her feelings when she learned of the earthquake, and her fears about her family still living there.–Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York Cityα(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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After his miraculous rescue in the earthquake in Haiti, Junior, seven, tells his survival story of being trapped beneath rubble for eight days. Both the author and illustrator were born in Haiti and have close ties there, and their moving storytelling personalizes the dramatic news stories of the disaster with a close-up, fictionalized narrative of one child’s experience. In the opening scene, Junior stands before the cameras and remembers how he coped during his ordeal. Beautiful, bright artwork, in acrylics, pastel, and collage, shows how his memories and imagination kept him alive, as he revisits scenes of playing soccer with his friends, helping Papa in his barbershop, racing on his bicycle with his sister, and fulfilling his dream of singing solo in church. The narrative’s powerful rhythm echoes the Genesis Creation story, giving it even more gravity: On the first day I flew my kite. . . . On the second day . . . Never too sentimental, the story works because of the clear presence of great sadness and loss. Grades K-3. --Hazel Rochman

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orchard Books; 1st edition (September 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 054527849X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545278492
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD590L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

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Edwidge Danticat

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Edwidge Danticat was born in Haiti in 1969 and came to the United States when she was twelve years old. She graduated from Barnard College and received an M.F.A. from Brown University. She made an auspicious debut with her first novel, Breath, Eyes, Memory, and followed it with the story collection Krik? Krak!, whose National Book Award nomination made Danticat the youngest nominee ever. She lives in New York.

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  • Marlys Honeyman
    5.0 out of 5 stars KidLit Gem: EIGHT DAYS A STORY OF HAITI
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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    But then Oscar felt really tired and went to sleep. He never woke up. That was the day I cried. ~ Eight Days: A Story of Haiti

    How often does news of natural disaster cause a knot in your stomach and a lump in your throat? Do you wonder how such global challenges affect children? Can you comprehend the anxiety felt by child survivors, like the Haitian children who worried for their families and loved ones after the January 12, 2010 earthquake? Edwidge Danticat could. Her own five-year-old had questions. Danticat wanted her daughter and other children to know that hope, memories, and imagination can survive disaster. That's why she wrote Eight Days: A Story of Haiti.

    Danticat wrote about struggle, determination, and loss through a small survivor named Junior. Through this creative format, kids can understand and accept, without feeling overwhelmed by sadness or despair. Alix Delinois' beautiful, bright, colorful illustrations keep Haiti and its culture alive as it was and can be again.

    Power in a picture book: If you want to assure children or yourself that it's okay to talk about sad things--and that perseverance, empathy, and compassion can overcome tragic circumstances, look no further than Eight Days: A Story of Haiti.

    ~ Anna
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  • Louisa Fledderman
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this author
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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    I originally bought this book for me, I am a fan of the author, and ended up giving it to my niece. I must admit I did not read the reviews or description well enough to realize it was a childrens book. I gave it to her for xmas and she loved it. Once again good job Edwidge Danticat.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016
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    I can't say enough good things about this beautiful story. The illustrations are breathtaking and the story itself is so moving. It is beautifully written and compelling. Thank you for writing it!
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  • KKBD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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    Help kids to understand the effects of natural disasters on a community. How people adapt and survive challenges…this book is a great entry point into to further discussion.
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  • Hawk Shaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015
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    A charming story about the experience of one of the children who survived the Haiti Earthquake of 2010. Both the author and illustrator were actually born in Haiti.
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  • Becky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just as described
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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    Just as described
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  • gajon892
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2018
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    Great price for a classroom book.
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  • Cynthia N. Saxenian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edwidge Danticat, Eight Days
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2010
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    She has given a voice to the children who have survived the earthquake in Haiti. May her attempt heal many in their struggles.

    I recommend anything she has written!
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  • Red Bus Book and Theatre Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018
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    Extremely moving story about a child stuck after the Haiti earthquake.
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  • Molly
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2019
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    I knew this was a picture book, but I expected more reference to the natural disaster. I bought it to read to my year 4 class. Although I can use it as a teaching stimulus and talking point, I don't think it would hold their attention for long.
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