The secret kingdom : Nek Chand, a changing India, and a hidden world of art
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Nivola, Claire A., illustrator.
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Status
Medford Library Branch
J 921 CHAND
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J 921 CHAND
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Ashland Library
J 921 CHAND
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J 921 CHAND
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2018.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.2, 1 Points
Level 5.2, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Citation/References
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,,February 01, 2018
Citation/References
Kirkus Reviews,,December 01, 2017
Citation/References
Publishers Weekly,,December 18, 2017
Citation/References
School Library Journal,,December 01, 2017
Description
The incredible story of the world's largest visionary environment: the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, kept secret by outsider artist Nek Chand for fifteen years. After the partition of India in 1947, Nek Chand Saini settled in the city of Chandigarh, with nothing but stories brought from his homeland. Dismayed at his stark new surroundings, Nek began collecting river rocks, broken glass, and cracked water pots found on the roadside. He cleared a section of jungle and for seven years he stockpiled odds and ends. They were castoffs and rubbish to everyone else, but to Nek, they were treasures. He began to build a labyrinth of curving paths, mosaics, and repeating patterns: his very own tribute to the winding village of his youth, a hidden land of stories. Nek kept his kingdom secret for fifteen years, until a government crew stumbled upon it and sought to destroy it. But local fans agreed in awe: the Rock Garden had to be protected. Author Barb Rosenstock introduces readers to the outsider artist's stunning creation, while Claire A. Nivola's illustrations bring to life the land's natural beauty and the surreal world Nek coaxed from his wild landscape.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rosenstock, B., & Nivola, C. A. (2018). The secret kingdom: Nek Chand, a changing India, and a hidden world of art (First edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rosenstock, Barb and Claire A., Nivola. 2018. The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rosenstock, Barb and Claire A., Nivola. The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art Candlewick Press, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rosenstock, Barb,, and Claire A. Nivola. The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art First edition., Candlewick Press, 2018.
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