Queen on our Corner
By Lucy Christopher
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A thought-provoking story that encourages us all to sit up and take notice.
Nobody notices the unhoused woman on the corner. Nobody, that is . . . except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells in the abandoned plot is a warrior queen, with many battles fought and won. When, one day, danger comes to the street and the queen on the corner sounds the alarm, the little girl must find a way to thank her. Can she bring the community together to turn the queen's corner into a home?
“This hopeful tale uses a youthful view of the world to imagine what our society could be like if all people and their experiences were valued and respected. Sweet and thought-provoking”—Kirkus Reviews
“Told from the viewpoint of a small child, it gently reminds us that everyone has a story – struggles and successes, ups and downs – and everyone needs a place to call home"—Julia Green, children's author
"A beautiful and thought provoking book for children – and adults – that shines a light on some of the issues surrounding homelessness. And it’s inspired by real people. Like the author says: Look out for the Queens and Kings”—Shelter Homeless Charity
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Book details
- Authors
- Lucy Christopher
- ISBN
- 9781911373889
- Publisher
- Lantana Publishing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Published
- Oct 5, 2021
- Publication year
- 2021
- Pages
- 32
- Dimensions
- 10.5 in × 0.35 in × 10.5 in
- Language
- en
- Categories
- Juvenile FictionSocial ThemesPoverty & HomelessnessFriendshipPrejudice & Racism