The Olive Tree by Elsa Marston (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Olive Tree by Elsa Marston, Claire Ewart Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description When Muna and her family returned after the war, Sameer thought that he would finally have someone to play with. Together they could climb and eat from the big olive tree that overlooked both their gardens. But Muna didnt want to play or share the olives. However, one night lightning struck... Publisher Description Age range 5 to 12 yearsThe house next door to Sameers had been empty for as long as he could remember. The family hadgone away when the war began. But now they were back, and he was ready to have fun with hisnew playmate.Together they could climb the big olive tree that overlooked both their gardens, and eat thedelicious olives it produced. The only problem was that Muna, the little girl next door, didnt wantto play and she didnt want to share the olives. She said they belonged to her family alone-that is,until one fateful night when lightning struck the tree.Poignantly told by award-winning author Elsa Marston and with beautiful paintings from awardwinningillustrator Claire Ewart, The Olive Tree follows two children as they learn to share andwork together by looking past their differences. It shows young readers that compassion andunderstanding lie at the heart of all friendships. Author Biography Elsa Marston is the author of over a dozen books of fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults, many of which incorporate her lifelong interest in Middle Eastern history and culture. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Middle Eastern Outreach Council Book of the Year on three occasions, a VOYA award, Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, as well as awards from Highlights Magazine and the International Reading Association. Elsas late husband was from Lebanon, and the two of them would often travel together to the Middle East. She attended Harvard University, the American University of Beirut, and Indiana University. She lives in Bloomington, IN. Claire Ewart is a well-known illustrator and author of books for children. She has illustrated books for famous authors such as Paul Fleischman (Time Train) and Tomie dePaola (The Legend of the Persian Carpet), who said of her abilities as an illustrator, "No author could ask for a more talented interpreter." Ms. Ewart has also written and illustrated several books of her own, including One Cold Night, The Giant, and Fossil. Her work as an illustrator has been included on Best Book lists from School Library Journal and Parents Magazine, and also featured on the PBS television shows Reading Rainbow and Storytime. Ms. Ewert is a recipient of the Celebrate Literacy Award from the International Reading Association. Claire Ewarts illustrations have been featured in museums and galleries, and included in the Society of Illustrators show "Original Art." Her portfolio was featured in the 1992 edition of Childrens Writers & Illustrators Market. She lives in Fort Wayne, IN. Details ISBN 1937786293 ISBN-13 9781937786298 Title The Olive Tree Author Elsa Marston, Claire Ewart Format Hardcover Year 2014 Pages 32 Publisher World Wisdom Books GE_Item_ID:137167550; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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