Jackal in the Garden: An Encounter with Bihzad

By Deborah Ellis

Book Overview

Little is known about the 15th century Persian painter Bizhad. 'Jackal in the Garden' imagines Bizhad as an astounding gifted dreamer and contrasts him with a strong female protagonist, Anubis, born... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823004155
• ISBN13: 9780823004157
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10

Customer Reviews

An unusual journey with a compelling heroine

Jackal in the Garden offers an intriguing look at a lost world. The main character is a strong young girl with a one-of-a-kind viewpoint. Empowering, rich, colorful, entertaining, this is an excellent book for anyone interested in art and the human spirit.