Mysterious Traveler

by Elspeth Graham and Mal Peet

An uplifting tale evoking the golden sands of Africa by Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet and his wife, Elspeth Graham, captivatingly illustrated by P.J. Lynch. Already an old man, desert guide Issa has seen thousands of dawns. One particular morning, however, the desert reveals something new; something that changes his life. Tucked away in a narrow cave, shielded from a treacherous dust storm by a faithful camel, a baby girl lies wrapped in fine cotton...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763662321
• ISBN13: 9780763662325
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7