Dazzle Ship

My debut children’s book, Dazzle Ship, is authored by Chris Barton and published by Lerner Book. Dazzle Ship has been honored by: The 2017 Society of Illustrators New York Original Art "Dilys Evans Founders Award". Orbis Pictus Honor Book 2018 New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2017 List Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best list for 2017. Starred reviews from School Library Journal Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly 2017 Cybils (Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards) finalist 2018-2019 Crown Award Nominee 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2018 ALSC Notable Children’s Books list Dazzle Ship is the story behind the thousands of war ships painted with bold colors and crazy patterns during WW1 to evade German U-Boats' attacks. Sounds interesting? You can get a copy anywhere books are sold in American or online at amazon.com. "[An] inspiring story of creativity."—Booklist "[A] conversational, compelling, and visually arresting story . . ."—Starred, Publishers Weekly "Chris Barton and Victo Ngai's Dazzle Ships gives young readers an introduction to World War I in a clever and colorful way."—Shelf Awareness "[A] fascinating volume about a little-known side of the war. An eye-catching title sure to dazzle."—Kirkus Reviews "The well-written, intriguing text is complemented by Ngai's vibrant and surreal illustrations. . . . With the commemoration of the centenary of World War I, this book is a fascinating selection that will captivate readers, especially war story enthusiasts."—Starred, School Library Journal

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