The Watcher (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780802854452)

2018 World Magazine: Picture Book of the Year

A poetic story inspired by Psalm 121

Jordan lives in fear of Tanya, the class bully. But Tanya has worries of her own, no matter how much she tries to ignore them. It seems impossible that Jordan and Tanya could be anything other than enemies, but the Lord is watching over them, guiding each of them along a path that might just help them to understand one another.

Nikki Grimes takes the words of a Psalm 121 and masterfully transforms them into a golden shovel poem of compassion, friendship, and faith. Coupled with powerful artwork from Bryan Collier, this heartfelt story is one that readers will treasure.

NCTE Notable Poetry Books 2018


Author: Nikki Grimes
ISBN-10: 0802854451
ISBN-13: 9780802854452
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/09/2017
Pages: 42
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.30w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 190446 / Watcher


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2017 pg. 97
Publishers Weekly 09/11/2017
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Shelf Awareness 11/07/2017
Booklist 11/15/2017 pg. 46
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 230 - Recommended, Satisfactory