Eight Days

Written by Edwidge Danticat · Illustrated by Alix Delinois

Trapped under rubble, a boy's imagination becomes his lifeline.

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32 pages· 621 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD590L

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Bookroo's summary

Junior is trapped beneath his collapsed house after an earthquake. For eight days, he survives by conjuring vivid memories of Haiti—flying kites, racing his sister. Each memory fuels his hope and resilience, painting a vibrant picture of life amidst despair. Will his imagination sustain him until rescue arrives? This story is a testament to the power of hope and the human spirit.

From the publisher

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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