Items related to Peacebound Trains
Synopsis
As Sumi waits for the train that will bring her mother back after a long absence, Grandmother tells how her family escaped on a train from Seoul, Korea, at the last moment before the Korean War began.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Haemi Balgassi is the author of award winning children's books and short stories, poetry, and articles. A special electronic edition of her picture chapter book, Peacebound Trains (illustrated by Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist Chris K. Soentpiet), was featured on the United States Government's official Korean War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Website. It is the only book to receive this honor. Balgassi's middle grade novel, Tae's Sonata, received the National Christian Schools Association's Lamplighter Classic Award. The author resides in New England with her family.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3. While her mother serves a stint in the army, Korean-American Sumi, whose father is dead, lives with her harmuny (grandmother). The child longs for her mother's return, particularly as her birthday nears. Harmuny sits beside Sumi as she watches for a train and tells her the story of the "peacebound" train that saved her life and the lives of her two children (including Sumi's mother) during the communist invasion of Seoul in 1950. Harmuny also tells of her husband, Sumi's grandfather, who remained behind as a soldier and was never heard from again. Harmuny then hugs the girl and tells her that soon they will meet the train bringing her mother home "safe and sound." (Paradoxically, the illustration facing this final page of text portrays only Sumi's grandfather who did not return safe and sound.) The text, divided into short chapters, is gracefully written and told with great emotion. The richly colored illustrations are splashed with light, and convey the unfolding drama. Facial expressions are particularly effective. A brief glossary of Korean terms and an author's note about the history are appended. Readers will come away from this book with the understanding that the struggle for peace is universal and timeless, and that sometimes sacrifices must be made to achieve it.?Cynthia K. Richey, Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherClarion Books
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0395720931
- ISBN 13 9780395720936
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages48
- IllustratorSoentpiet Chris K.
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 25.63
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0395720931I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0395720931I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0395720931I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0395720931I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0395720931I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Published by
University of British Columbia Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0395720931
ISBN 13: 9780395720936
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). 1st. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP69980304
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Published by
University of British Columbia Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0395720931
ISBN 13: 9780395720936
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). 1st. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3252349-75
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00072983467
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_391517421
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Peacebound Trains
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrator). SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 6-0395720931-G
Quantity: 1 available