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Drylongso (Hamilton book)
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Wikipedia article
'Drylongso' is a 1992 children's book by Virginia Hamilton and illustrator Jerry Pinkney. It is about a farming family who is experiencing a drought and takes in a stranger.
Reception
'School Library Journal', in a review of 'Drylongso', wrote "As in many of her other works of fiction, Hamilton combines myth and realism to create a poignant, powerful tale. .. Pinkney's illustrations are exquisite, expressive, and perfectly in tune with the tone and spirit of the text." and concluded "Despite the occasional seams, this is a fine book." 'Booklist' wrote "In an understated story of drought and hard times and longing for rain, a great writer and a great artist have pared down their rich, exuberant styles to something quieter but no less intense." and 'Publishers Weekly' called it a "thoroughly captivating story firmly rooted in the folktale tradition."
'Drylongso' has also been reviewed by 'Kirkus Reviews', 'The Horn Book Magazine', and the 'Smithsonian'.
References
Category:1992 novels
Category:1992 children's books
Category:American children's novels
Category:American picture books
Category:Picture books by Jerry Pinkney
Category:Literature by African-American women
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