Sparrow Girl by Sara Pennypacker
Sparrow Girl by Sara Pennypacker is a great historical fiction picture book to promote cause and effect, compassion, inquirer, female lead characters and growth mindset.
In 1958, the Chinese government ordered the eradication of all sparrows. They were blamed for destroying the nation’s wheat crop. But the consequence of their disappearance brought on a plague of locust, destroying all the crops.
Ming Li, is a compassionate and determined girl, who rescues seven sparrows before the cull. She cares for, then frees the birds. The sparrows kill the locust and save the village from a devastating famine.
Sparrow Girl by Sara Pennypacker
Illustrator: Yoko Tanaka
Publisher: Hyperion Books (2009)
ISBN: 978-1423111870
Sparrow Girl Resources
These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!
- 4 – 6 Literature: Reading and Discussion
- Art Design Primary School Teaching: The Sparrow Girl Learning Plan
- Beyond the Bookends: Lesson Plan
- Sara Pennypacker Website: Sparrow Girl background information
- Scholastic: Sara Pennypacker Discusses Sparrow Girl
- Yoko Tanaka Official Website
- Take a look inside
Books by Sara Pennypacker & Yoko Tanaka
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