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Rock by rock : the fantastical garden of Nek Chand / Jennifer Bradbury ; illustrated by Sam Boughton.
"The true story of artist Nek Chand and how his secret--and illegal--art project became one of India's most treasured wonders"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781481481823
- ISBN: 1481481827
- Physical Description: 48 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2021]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8 atheneum Books for Young Readers Grades K-1 atheneum Books for Young Readers AD870L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.8 0.5 515021. |
| Awards Note: | MASL Dogwood. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Chand, Nek > Juvenile literature. Public sculpture > India > Chandīgarh (Union Territory) > Juvenile literature. Rock gardens > India > Chandīgarh (Union Territory) > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 30 of 32 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Carthage Public.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 32 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Public Library | PB Chand, Nek (Text) | 34MO2001811534 | Primary Biography | Available | - |
Rock by Rock : The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand
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Rock by Rock : The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand
This luminous picture book tells the fascinating true story of artist Nek Chand and how his secret art project--hidden away in a jungle--became one of India's most treasured wonders, second only to the Taj Mahal. In the bustle of the busy streets of Chandigarh, India, Nek Chand saw something no one else did. Where others saw rocks and stones, Nek saw the boyhood village he missed so dearly. Where others saw broken plates and glass, Nek saw laughing men. And where others saw trash, Nek saw beauty. Nek Chand's incredible rock garden, built from stone and scraps and concrete, began as a way for him to express his long-felt grief at having to leave his boyhood village due to the violence caused by the partition of India. What began as a secret and personal (not to mention initially illegal) project became so much more, not only to Nek but to all of India.
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