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.

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