Letters to a Prisoner

Told entirely through illustrations, Letters to a Prisoner is a wordless story about the power of hope and the written word. Inspired by Amnesty International's letter-writing campaigns to help free people who have been jailed for expressing their opinion, the book tells the story of a man who is arrested during a peaceful protest. In solitary confinement, he begins to despair--until a bird delivers a letter of support written by somebody outside the prison. Every day more missives arrive until the prisoner escapes his fate on wings made of letters.

Simple illustrations convey plenty of rich symbolism to provoke thought and discussion. A letter from the author provides more information about Amnesty International's Write for Rights campaign.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Owlkids
Published: 09/15/2017
ISBN: 9781771472517
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2017 pg. 115
Publishers Weekly 07/17/2017
School Library Journal 08/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 41
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 43 - Recommended, Satisfactory