From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira, Cynthia Kadohata, comes her newest book, A Million Shades of Gray. It takes place during what we know as the Vietnam War and is the story of Y'Tin, a young boy from the Rhade tribe. Y'Tin has the distinction of being the youngest Rhade elephant handler ever, and he dreams of being able to train others to handle elephants with his gentle style. When the Americans leave Vietnam, he and his family are forced to leave their village for the jungle to face the North Vietnamese Army and the Vietcong on their own. His courage is tested. His friendships are tested. Even his relationship with his elephant, Lady, is tested. Despite a grim setting, it is a story of hope, friendship, and family. For upper elementary students and older.
Monday, February 15, 2010
A Million Shades of Gray
From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira, Cynthia Kadohata, comes her newest book, A Million Shades of Gray. It takes place during what we know as the Vietnam War and is the story of Y'Tin, a young boy from the Rhade tribe. Y'Tin has the distinction of being the youngest Rhade elephant handler ever, and he dreams of being able to train others to handle elephants with his gentle style. When the Americans leave Vietnam, he and his family are forced to leave their village for the jungle to face the North Vietnamese Army and the Vietcong on their own. His courage is tested. His friendships are tested. Even his relationship with his elephant, Lady, is tested. Despite a grim setting, it is a story of hope, friendship, and family. For upper elementary students and older.
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