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Jim's lion / Russell Hoban, illustrated by Alexis Deacon.
"Asleep in his hospital bed, Jim dreams of a great lion with white teeth and amber eyes. This lion is Jim's finder. According to Nurse Bami, everyone has a finder, a creature who comes looking for us when we are lost. But when the time comes for Jim's operation, will his lion be able to find him and bring him safely home? Dramatically reimagined as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Alexis Deacon, with the inclusion of powerful dream sequences, Russell Hoban's tale of a boy's search for strength and courage will resonate with any child dealing with adversity."
Record details
- ISBN: 9780763665173
- Physical Description: 77 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2014.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 490L Lexile. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Sick children > Juvenile fiction. Surgery > Juvenile fiction. Medical fiction. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Oregon Trail Library District.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTLD Irrigon Branch | JGN HOB (Text) | 37818000192395 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
Summary:
"Asleep in his hospital bed, Jim dreams of a great lion with white teeth and amber eyes. This lion is Jim's finder. According to Nurse Bami, everyone has a finder, a creature who comes looking for us when we are lost. But when the time comes for Jim's operation, will his lion be able to find him and bring him safely home? Dramatically reimagined as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Alexis Deacon, with the inclusion of powerful dream sequences, Russell Hoban's tale of a boy's search for strength and courage will resonate with any child dealing with adversity."
