| At Jerusalem's Gate: Poems of Easter Contributor(s): Grimes, Nikki (Author), Frampton, David (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0802851835 ISBN-13: 9780802851833 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2005 Annotation: "I angle for a glimpse of him whose touch unlocks a blind man's sight, a deaf man's hearing." A man in the crowd at Jerusalem vies to see Jesus; a disciple recounts details of the Last Supper; Pilate's wife fears her husband's decision. Beginning with Christ's triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, Nikki Grimes explores the first Easter through the voices of those who witnessed it. The author's introductions provide a thoughtful framework, and David Frampton's beautifully intricate and expressive woodcuts illuminate each poem. "At Jerusalem's Gate" offers readers of all ages insight into the most important moments in Christian history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Easter & Lent |
| Dewey: 232.96 |
| LCCN: 2003001089 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 9.02" W x 12.46" (1.20 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Theometrics - Mainline - Holiday - Easter - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 86241 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: I angle for a glimpse of him whose touch unlocks a blind man's sight, a deaf man's hearing. A man in the crowd at Jerusalem vies to see Jesus; a disciple recounts details of the Last Supper; Pilate's wife fears her husband's decision. Beginning with Christ's triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, Nikki Grimes explores the first Easter through the voices of those who witnessed it. The author's introductions provide a thoughtful framework, and David Frampton's beautifully intricate and expressive woodcuts illuminate each poem. At Jerusalem's Gate offers readers of all ages insight into the most important moments in Christian history. |