Interview by andrea maxworthy obrien canadian writer and political activist deborah ellis, whose work has been translated into 17 languages. In bifocal, awardwinning ya authors deborah ellis and eric walters, using details that echo current news events, tell the story of two teens trying to remain faithful to the truth. The awardwinning young adult novel, bifocal, by the author tagteam of deborah ellis and eric walters tells the story of racism, terrorism, and friendship in a canadian high. She has known that writing was what she wanted to do since she was 11 years old. Books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books. Bifocal by deborah ellis, eric walters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Deborah ellis and eric walters examine issues of race in their novel bifocal. Deborah ellis books list of books by author deborah ellis. Singh haroon badawi protagonist of the portion of the book. Buy the hardcover book bifocal by deborah ellis at indigo. Deborah ellis has written over 20 books for a young adult audience. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Awardwinning authors deborah ellis and eric walters deliver a serious, hardhitting book about racism that does not talk.
Awardwinning authors deborah ellis and eric walters deliver a serious, hardhitting book about racism that does not talk down to young. Born in cochrane, ontario, canada, ellis and her family moved several times during her childhood due to her parents work. The result was the breadwinner novels, about young parvana and her best friend, shauzia. Deborah ellis, the author of the haroon segments, is a peace activist who has traveled the world to hear the stories of children marginalized by. She travels the world to hear the stories of children. For two years she traveled across the united states. Reviews of the bifocal up to now with regards to the ebook. The muslim students become targets and a smokebomb is set off near their epub lockers while jay and his teammates believe theyve been setup to look like racists. Deborah ellis has achieved international acclaim with her courageous and dramatic books that give western readers a glimpse into the plight of children in developing countries. Bifocal, a young adult novel cowritten by canadian authors ellis and walters, is realistic and accessible story told alternately from the point of view of two high school students, one muslim. She was born on august 8, 1960 in cochrane, ontario, and she now works in toronto, ontario as a mental health worker at a womens shelter. About the author 2008 deborah ellis is the acclaimed author of the heaven shop and the breadwinner trilogy. Deborah ellis is the acclaimed author of the heaven shop and the breadwinner trilogy. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the bifocal, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country.
Awardwinning authors deborah ellis and eric walters deliver a serious, hardhitting book about racism that does not talk down to young people. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Ellis decided to start writing when she was 11 or 12 years old. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages.
Bifocal deborah ellis, eric walters on the white ravens outstanding new international books for children and young adults list, 2008 foreword magazines book of the year awards bronze medal winner ya. Two bestselling authors join forces to write a powerful novel. Bifocal, a young adult novel cowritten by canadian authors ellis and walters, is realistic and accessible story told alternately from the point of view of two high school students, one muslim, one christian. Bifocal, the book i focused on, was published in 2007 and written by deborah ellis and eric walters, two wellknown canadian childrens authors. Bifocal after a student from the local high school is arrested on the suspect of being a terrorist, the whole school is in turmoil. She has won the governor generals award, canadas highest literary honor, and is a member of the order of ontario.
The awardwinning young adult novel, bifocal, by the author tagteam of deborah ellis and eric walters tells the story of racism, terrorism, and friendship in a. Also, deborah ellis is an anti terrorism war activist, and so is ms. Her many international prizes include the 2004 vicky metcalf award for childrens literature, for an outstanding body of work. See all books authored by deborah ellis, including the breadwinner, and parvanas journey, and more on. She has also had jobs that supported the peace and. Bifocal by deborah ellis and eric walters 2007, hardcover. Bifocal is a novel that ellis and eric walters wrote. The muslim students become targets and a smokebomb is set off near their lockers while jay and his teammates believe theyve been setup to look like racists. Bifocal is a powerful look at a community divided along racial lines. After her critically acclaimed books of interviews with afghan, iraqi, israeli and palestinian children, deborah ellis turns her attention closer to home. Deborah ellis and eric walters, and told from two different perspectives. Celebrating prezis teacher community for teacher appreciation week. Bifocal, deborah walters ellis shop online for books in. The power of one voice an interview with deborah ellis.
Share bifocal by deborah ellis and eric walters 2007, hardcover bifocal by deborah ellis and eric walters 2007, hardcover 1 product rating. The main issues in the novel are terrorists and racism. Deborah constantly moved around with her family and on her journeys, she decided to write down the. On the white ravens outstanding new international books for children and young adults list, 2008. Bifocal by deborah ellis and eric walters book cover, description, publication history. Represents deborah ellis in a way, as she is a confident and intelligent.
She has won the governor generals award, canadas highest literary. She has won the governor generals award, swedens peter pan prize, the ruth schwartz award, the university of californias middle east book award, the jane addams. She has won the university of californias middle east book award, swedens peter pan prize, the governor generals award, and the jane addams childrens. Bifocal by deborah ellis, 9781554550623, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cowritten with governor general award winning author, deborah ellis. On the white ravens outstanding new international books for children and y. Deborah ellis, the author of the haroon segments, is a peace activist who has traveled the world to hear the stories of children marginalized by poverty and conflict. Ellis and walters show how their characters respond in the aftermath of a fellow students arrest for suspected terrorism. She was born on august 7th, 1960 in cochrane, ontario canada. Deborah ellis cm oont born august 7, 1960 is a canadian author and activist. She went to pakistan to help at an afghan refugee camp.
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