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The Tear Thief
By Duffy, Carol Ann & Cecoli, Nicoletta
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-84686-045-4
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
K-Gr 2 The Tear Thief, a ghostlike figure of a girl, is invisible except for her reflection in puddles. She slips into the homes of crying children during the time between supper and bed to steal their tears. The tears go into her sack, where they turn into jewels. Tears of rage become like rubies; those of jealousy are like emeralds. Soon a girl is spotted on a street corner, cr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
This poetic tale postulates that moonlight is composed of tears collected by a wraith-like creature called the Tear Thief. The b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
