Half a World away by M.Twinn (1988) is a powerful story of compassion, action, and justice. Illustrations by Arlette Lavie consist of silhouettes which contributes to the book’s timelessness. Children in a land of plenty learn about a land half a world away in which children are sick and hungry. They react to the crisis. They demand that adults do something. “The parents, ashamed, understand at last. ‘You’re right. The time for selfishness is past.’” When enough people demand that the government send help, it does. “We must change the law. Our new policy shall be to help the poor!” With food, medicine, and technical assistance, the land a half a world away flourishes. It’s a story for our time. It’s a story for every time.
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