The Butter Man
Elizabeth Letts; Ali Alalou
ISBN 10: 1580891276 ISBN 13: 9781580891271
Published by Charlesbridge, 2008
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Synopsis:
While Nora waits impatiently for dinner, her father stirs up a story from his childhood. During a famine Nora's grandfather must travel over the mountain to find work so he can provide food for his family. While young Ali waits for his father's return, he learns a lesson of patience, perseverance, and hope. Fold-art illustrations capture the Moroccan culture and landscape. A Junior Library Guild selection.
About the Author: Elizabeth Alalou is a writer. She met Ali Alalou, who was born and raised in the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, when she was serving as a Peace Corp volunteer in southern Morocco, where they both taught in a public school. They are now married and live with their four children near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Butter Man
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Julie Klear Essakalli
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket