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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
The Wall
By Peter Sís
A young artist's dreams clash with the harsh realities of life behind the Iron Curtain.
The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2007)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2008)Caldecott Honor (2008)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2008)
56 pages· 4,206 words· Est. 44 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,683 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Peter grows up behind the Iron Curtain, embracing the Communist ideals until Western influences seep in. As he discovers rock 'n' roll and banned books, his world shifts. The Prague Spring offers a taste of freedom, but Soviet tanks crush the dream. Can creativity survive oppression? Follow Peter's journey from obedient child to rebellious artist, seeking truth and expression in a repressive regime.
