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Age 5-8
Grade K-2

Tololwa Mollel, Paul Morin

The Orphan Boy: Revised

Hardcover (Fitzhenry & Whiteside Nov. 18, 2008) , 2 edition

This beloved classic has been fully redesigned including new art mixed with the original award-winning artwork and a new cover. One night the old man looked at the stars but one was missing! Suddenly he heard footsteps. He turned his head to see an orphan boy. The man and the boy lived together. The boy had a special secret that he said he couldn't share. The man's curiosity got the better of him and his life was changed forever. This award-winning picture book is based on a Maasai legend about the planet Venus and tells of a loyal affection despite broken trust. Accompanied by magnificent paintings of Africa.
ISBN
1550050826 / 9781550050820
Pages
40
Weight
17.6 oz.
Dimensions
9.3 x 0.4 in.