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Her Right Foot
108 pages
A playful historical inquiry that sneaks up on you, transforming a quirky architectural detail into a profound meditation on acceptance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like taking a walk with a brilliantly observant friend who points out a tiny detail that changes how you see the world. It moves at a brisk, conversational pace, drawing you in with wry humor and playful questions about a monument everyone thinks they already know. The atmosphere is warm and deeply curious, slowly shifting from lighthearted trivia to something much more profound. The prose is chatty and direct, yet it builds a rhythmic momentum that culminates in a surprisingly emotional, tear-jerking finale. It is a perfect read for thoughtful kids and empathetic adults alike, offering a hopeful, inspiring lens on history that celebrates forward motion, open arms, and the enduring power of welcoming the stranger.
- Mood
- hopeful
- warm
- inspiring
- curious
- Tone
- conversational
- wry
- earnest
- inquisitive
- uplifting
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- welcoming the stranger · the meaning of symbols · immigration and acceptance · forward momentum · American ideals
- The writing
- Direct and chatty, using a conversational rhythm that effortlessly transitions from humorous observation to poetic sincerity.
- The arc
- Begins with playful, trivia-like curiosity and swells into a deeply moving, resonant call for empathy and inclusion.
- Who it's for
- Curious children and thoughtful adults looking for a fresh, empathetic perspective on history and national identity.
About the book
If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you’d mention the Statue of Liberty.
She’s in New York. She’s holding a torch. And she’s in mid-stride, moving forward. But why?
In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America’s most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty’s right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country’s creation.
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year A 2018 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book A Junior Library Guild selection
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