Eight Days: A Story of Haiti by Edwidge Danticat

Reviewed by Gypsy Culp Houston

Eight Days tells the story of Junior, Haitian boy, who was trapped under the rubble of his house after the Port-au-Prince earthquake. Junior uses memories of family times past and his imagination to keep himself occupied during the eight days leading up to his rescue.

The illustrations in this book are simply beautiful. The richness of Haiti shines through the vivid colors and expressive drawings. The spirit of determination and survival are evident in this moving children's book. Eight days gives the reader a much needed positive view of Haiti and the resilience of the Haitian people.