Architecture of the Heart
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Age range 9 to 12 Architecture of the Heart is a mythical Hero's Journey through loss and rebirth. A boy loses his father and his heart leaves his body. As the boy grieves, his heart, a faithful flying deer, builds structures to protect him against his own pain. The story folds and unfolds in a series of stunning, surprising visual metaphors that trace the unconscious path of healing, of rebuilding a life. Children and grown-ups alike will take solace in this brave book's gentle embrace.
Author: Tina Schneider
Format: Hardback, 40 pages, 213mm x 254mm
Published: 2021, Simply Read Books, Canada
Genre: Children's General Non-Fiction
Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Description
Age range 9 to 12 Architecture of the Heart is a mythical Hero's Journey through loss and rebirth. A boy loses his father and his heart leaves his body. As the boy grieves, his heart, a faithful flying deer, builds structures to protect him against his own pain. The story folds and unfolds in a series of stunning, surprising visual metaphors that trace the unconscious path of healing, of rebuilding a life. Children and grown-ups alike will take solace in this brave book's gentle embrace.
Architecture of the Heart