Cover of The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, a children's book set in Africa for ages 8-12

The Red Pencil

by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Age Group: 8-12
Region: Africa
Reading Format: Chapter-Books

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About This Book

“After her tribal village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, must flee to safety at a refugee camp, where she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder”– After her village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, must flee to a refugee camp, where she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and…