{"product_id":"carrimebac-the-town-that-walked-isbn-9781536213690","title":"Carrimebac, the Town That Walked","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning feat of original storytelling from the recipient of the 2018 John Steptoe New Talent Author Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a boldly transportive original tale, David Barclay Moore infuses history with wry folk wisdom, metaphorical power, and a splash of magic. The Civil War may be over, but times are not substantially improved for the freed Black citizens of Walkerton, Georgia, who are shunned by the white folks of the surrounding towns. One day, though, ol' Rootilla Redgums and her grandson, Julius Jefferson, arrive. Rootilla teaches the citizens of Walkerton how to make all sorts of beautiful things, and the white people can't get enough. But some aren't so happy. When a hooded mob threatens to burn down the town, Julius and Rootilla must work wonders to protect Walkerton and its people—even if it means moving heaven and earth itself. With exquisite cinematic illustrations by John Holyfield and a generous trim size, this portrait of Black endurance draws on the rhythms and traditions of African American storytelling to open a powerful window into the past.Merging history and magic, this is a tale like no other. . . . this tale is full of whimsy and wordplay, and is an excellent read-aloud. The ­illustrations, done with paint on canvas, beautifully complement the storytelling voice. Using the angle of the light, magic becomes visible to the reader. . . These heroics read like a classic folktale. With ­delightful text, and beautiful artwork, it is one not be skipped.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolyfield’s (Hammering for Freedom) bold, painterly illustrations use skewed scale and perspective to add drama and motion to each spread, while Barclay Moore’s (The Stars Beneath Our Feet) realistic account of anti-Black racism is imbued reassuringly with the supernatural as a means of a Black community’s enduring and escaping oppression. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach page turn brings fresh delights via the engaging acrylic paintings that create drama through the use of various perspectives. . . compelling.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA folksy original yarn. . . Holyfield’s warm, richly detailed country settings give way to aerial views of the town gliding grandly through grassy woodlands and salt marshes.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoore’s original folktale is beautifully illustrated in Holyfield’s signature style and is sure to become a classic.\u003cbr\u003e—The Toledo Blade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator John Holyfield uses various perspectives and color palettes to fill the pages with exquisite detail and poignant emotion via expansive, expressive illustrations. . . this original tale can hold its own among the classics.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Connection\u003cb\u003eDavid Barclay Moore\u003c\/b\u003e, an author and filmmaker, won a John Steptoe New Talent Author Award for his debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Stars Beneath Our Feet, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was optioned as a film by Michael B. Jordan. Born and raised in Missouri, he has done work with Sony, Harlem Children’s Zone, and Quality Services for the Autism Community. David Barclay Moore is based in Brooklyn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Holyfield \u003c\/b\u003eis a renowned fine artist and illustrator of numerous books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBelle, the Last Mule at Gee’s Bend\u003c\/i\u003e by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Bettye Stroud, \u003ci\u003eMeet Miss Fancy\u003c\/i\u003e by Irene Latham, \u003ci\u003eMahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens \u003c\/i\u003eby Nina Noland, and \u003ci\u003eThe Hallelujah Flight\u003c\/i\u003e by Phil Bildner. John Holyfield lives in Virginia.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233015214309,"sku":"NP9781536213690","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536213690.jpg?v=1767723437","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/carrimebac-the-town-that-walked-isbn-9781536213690","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}