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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
K-Gr 3 During an ocean voyage from Denmark to Peru, Paul Gauguin's father dies. Unable to comprehend death's finality, the child sees the red sun setting over the ocean as a giant balloon-shaped heart carrying his father away. With his imaginary orange dog at his side, the boy waits on deck for his father's return. As the ship reaches shore, an old man bef...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Young Gauguin and his imaginary orange dog friend lead carefree lives. On a family voyage to Peru, though...Log In or Sign Up to Read More