Out of the Dump [Library Binding]

Kristine Franklin (Author), Nancy McGirr (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 18, 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up

"Nancy McGirr initiated a project to provide a group of children living in a Guatemala City garbage dump with cameras and encouragement: this book consists of examples of their photographs and essays. The poignant black-and-white photos clearly depict the abject poverty that surrounds these young people. Through their words and pictures, readers learn about their family life, neighbors, daily struggles....exceptional...Will leave a lasting impression."--School Library Journal.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3 Up?Nancy McGirr initiated a project to provide a group of children living in a Guatemala City garbage dump with cameras and encouragement; this book consists of examples of their photographs and essays. The poignant black-and-white photos clearly depict the abject poverty that surrounds these young people. Through their words and pictures, readers learn about their family life, neighbors, daily struggles, and cultural superstitions. Themes of aspirations for a better future fill their narratives. The book tells a story of hope, courage, and empowerment. The photos are exceptional, and the depth and range of emotion expressed in the writing will leave a lasting impression. Both children and adults will find this title refreshing in its honesty and insight, although of course it includes no guarantees of happy endings.?Maria Redburn, Irving Public Library, TX
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: HarperCollins (March 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688139248
• ISBN-13: 978-0688139247
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,317,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helping Children help themselves, February 23, 2001

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Julia Hendrix (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out of the Dump (Library Binding)

Riviting pictures taken by kids themselves, to show what it is like to live on the margin in this Central American country. The book captures the complexity of life in the dump, and shows the real depth of character and resilience these kids have.