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City of Light, City of Dark
City of Light City of Dark
Author: Avi, Brian Floca (Illustrator)
Two kids fight to save their city from eternal winter in this gripping fantasy by Newbery Medalist Avi, illustrated by three-time Sibert Honoree Brian Floca. — "To begin with -- there were these KURBS. These Kurbs owned an Island... with their POWER they controlled both day and night... Years ago, when People first came to the Kurbs' Isl...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780531070581
ISBN-10: 0531070581
Publication Date: 9/1/2004
Pages: 192
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Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Pretty interesting once I got into it. The drawings were an interesting style, the cityscapes and shading were great. It's a nice fable/fantasy type story about the summer/winter solstices, set in New York city.
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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and depth of this story. I shouldn't have been because AVI stories are top notch.

The illustrations (in black and white) at first seemed sparse, but as I got into the story they were very expressive. The characters were well defined. I am delighted to have found this beautiful and touching story.

It was great. And not just for youngsters either - I am in my 60s.


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