The Secret River (Rawlings book)
1955 children's book by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Secret River is a children's fantasy novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of The Yearling. Published in 1955, The Secret River received a Newbery Honor Award. The first edition, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Leonard Weisgard, was issued after Rawlings' death. The book was revised and reissued in 2009 with illustrations by Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon. The new edition received an international children's book design award in 2012. The Secret River is the only book Rawlings wrote specifically for children. The story of young Calpurnia, who goes on a quest to find a magical river and catch fish for her starving family and friends, it has two themes common in Rawlings' writing, the magic of childhood and the struggle of people to survive in a harsh environment.
Author | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings |
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Illustrator | Leonard Weisgard |
Language | English |
Genre | Picture Book, Magical Realism, Southern Regionalism |
Publisher | Scribners |
Publication date | 1955 |
Pages | 56 |
ISBN | 978-1-4169-1179-1 |
OCLC | 301724 |