Human Rights Education Associates

Using Fiction to Explore Human Rights: The Promise

Author

Book: Nicola Davies Illustrated by Laura Carlin / Lesson: Amnesty International

Publisher

Amnesty International in partnership with Carnegie CLIP

Place of Publication

Online

Year of Publication

2017

Language

English

“This lesson plan is designed to be used in conjunction with The Promise. Amnesty International worked in partnership with CILIP to award the Amnesty CILIP Honour commendation to one book from each of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal shortlists, that most distinctively illuminated, upheld or celebrated human rights. Inspired by the belief that a relationship with nature is essential to every human being, and that now, more than ever, we need to renew that relationship, The Promise is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. With poignant simplicity, honesty and lyricism, Nicola Davies evokes a powerful vision of a world where people and nature live in harmony. And Laura Carlin’s delicate illustrations capture a young girl’s journey from a harsh, urban reality to the beauty and vitality of a changed world. This is a picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world. These notes have been created to support students aged 7-11 years to explore the characters, storyline and issues in this book.”
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