The Lemon Tree
Written by
Castro Ilia
Illustrated by
Barroux
- Picture Book
- Age group: 9 and up
- Pages: 44
- Format: 18,7 x 24,1 cm
- Hardcover
- RP: CAN $18,95
When She was born, her country was at war, a dirty dark war. And it is in the lemon tree where She
found refuge… A haunting story, one that lingers with you, written in a beautiful and poetic language.
Themes: war, family, censorship, human rights
The author:
Argentinian born Ilia Castro is a storyteller who now lives in Paris after living in Canada for over 20 years.
The illustrator:
French born Barroux has had a brilliant career in New York, working for magazines including The New York Times, The Washington Post and Forbes , and has won numerous prizes for his children’s books.