Those who werent walking or driving were sitting by the stores, or had simply come out to look at us. Rent walking home by eric walters paperback book at and save. It is an exceptionally powerful, motivating and inspirational novel that shows how lucky people. Walking home audiobook by simon armitage 9780578583. Walking home by eric walters thirteen year old muchoki lived in the town of eldoret with his parents and his seven year old sister, jata. His students were reluctant readers and writers and eric began to write to encourage them to become more involved in literature.
Jan 11, 2015 author eric walters made with explain everything. Suspicions quickly turned into violence, displacing kenyans from their homes, which were either destroyed or simply too unsafe to remain living in. I just hoped that we were walking around in different directions so that we would eventually meet. Shattered is listed as canadianfiction and is written by eric walters, a canadian. Whis protects beerus from moro, its time to complete your training dragon ball super manga duration. Only weeks ago they lived in a bustling kenyan village, going. Download and enjoy your favorite eric walters audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The maasai the maasai are a seminomadic ethnic group who are known for their unique culture and adherence to a traditional lifestyle.
Doubleday canada books by eric walters we all fall down united we stand safe as houses wave alexandria of africa. His family had a house on a small piece of land, livestock and a store in the market. It is set in the school where eric was teaching, vista heights public school, and some of the features of the community of streetsville and many of the names of his students were incorporated into the story. His first novel, stand your ground, was created for this class. Dinner with a soldier walking home is the book i chose to talk about for the book talk assignment. Since his first novel eric has exploded on the childrens and young adult scene. Walking home saskatchewan library consortium overdrive. It is set in the school where eric was teaching, vista heights public school, and some of the features of the community of streetsville and. Walking home by eric walters 2014 0923 eric walters on. Driven by both hope and desperation, muchoki and jata set off on what seems like an impossible journey.
This was so different than what would have greeted muchoki and jata. If youre looking for something character driven, with relationship or intense world building. I can relate the long journey of muchoki and jata to terry foxs marathon of hope. Eric walters has published over 80 more novels and picture books with more than ten scheduled for the coming years. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. By placing my characters in an internal displaced persons camp idp and starting my research and our journey in such a place this story was completely real. Eric walters began writing as a way to get his fifthgrade students interested in reading and writing. Set in both the wilds and slums of kenya, a powerful story about a brother and sisters brave journey to find a place to. Hes completely booked for this school year but hes already arranging for next falls appearances. Walters went to great lengths to gain insight and details for walking home, which come through in the. Between heaven and earth ebook written by eric walters. Eric walters is a nationally acclaimed author of more than 30 awardwinning young adult novels. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading walking home.
Thirteenyearold muchoki, his younger sister, jata, and mother can hardly believe what has become of their lives. Fourth dimension had a lot to offer in theory, but the storyline, characters, and writing style didnt work for me. Muchoki and his younger sister, jata, must undertake a 100 mile journey on foot through kenya to reunite with family. Eric walters is one of canadas most popular and prolific authors for young readers.
After publishing walking home, eric walters was very impressed on how many people liked his book. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Some of his novels including walking home and the rule of three were listed in the new york times as best selling pieces. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Set in both the wilds and slums of kenya, a powerful story about a brother and sisters brave. But eric walters has made a bold, unusual, and very welcome move with walking home. Get ebooks walking home on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Eric walters books, author biography, and reading level.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He has published more than 60 books, and has been honoured with nearcountless awards. They live in southern kenya and northern tanzania, with a total population of over 1. Buy the paperback book walking home by eric walters at indigo. Shattered an interactive book report pages 1 30 text. A nonstop promoter and visiting school speaker, eric lives in toronto, can. Walking home by eric walters takes place in kenya, africa. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,0. Walking homes digital companion website offers a plethora of interactive, multimedia resources that expose more of the realities at play in kenya. Eric walters was born in toronto on 3rd march 1957. Lee walking home por eric walters disponible en rakuten kobo.
A staff member at lamberton public school recommends walking home by eric walters. It all began in 1993 when eric was teaching a grade 5 class. Unfortunately, in todays society, one doesnt even notice the beggaron the street and bother to ask how they are doing, let alone their neighbor. Read walking home by eric walters available from rakuten kobo. Walking home ebook by eric walters 9780385681582 rakuten. Walking home is one my favourite books because it has adventure, drama, tragedy, fantasy and suspense. A nonstop promoter and visiting school speaker, eric lives in toronto, canada. His burden, and dire situation, only grow as muchoki has to assume responsibility for his younger sister jata and lead them on a long walk to a place they hope to call home. I have always been an eric walters fan and enjoy the educational in his ya novels. Set in both the wilds and slums of kenya, a powerful story about a brother and sisters brave journey to find a place to call home. My father tried his best but was immersed in his own struggles, issues, and grief.
Only weeks ago they lived with their family in a quiet kenyan village, but sudden political violence has destroyed their home and forced them to flee for their lives. Written by eric walters, audiobook narrated by amy melissa bentley. Chapter 6 rule of three by eric walters audio duration. Walking home by eric walters overdrive rakuten overdrive. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read between heaven and earth.
There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Walters went to great lengths to gain insight and details for walking home, which come through in the text. They said he was on patrol around the perimeter of the camp. Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy. While some were able to find shelter with family members, many ended up in makeshift camps. Listen to walking home by simon armitage available from rakuten kobo.
This is an amazing book about two young children who experience tragic loss. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Walking home features a digital companion with maps, videos, music and readings that enrich this touching story of two orphans who make a gruelling journey across kenya. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. A member of the order of canada, he has now published more than 100 novels and picture books. Follow eric walters and explore their bibliography from s eric walters author page. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason.
Walking home 2014, by eric walters there will be books. Walking home by eric walters by eric walters by eric walters by eric walters. As a writer you continually add pieces of yourself to your stories. As i walked, i noticed that there had been a shift in the fence. I think that people who enjoy ya fiction and military fiction will enjoy this book more. More childrens more young adult more by eric walters. Eric is doing over 500 presentations this year in schools, libraries, keynoting conferences across canada and the united states. Eric walters was born and raised in toronto and resides in mississauga, ontario, with his wife anita and his dogs lola and winnie the poodle, while his three grown children, christina, nick, and julia, reside in the area. Therefore,it can be seen that time is very important in the story.