"Anchored by her musings, Lowry's plaintive, compassionate memoir honors the legacy of those lost in the attack that precipitated the United States' entry into World War II."-- New York Times Book Review "A slim volume that's packed with emotion."-- Wall Street Journal "Lois Lowry has had an impressive career. She's written more than 40 books and won the Newbery Medal twice, but she's never written a story in verse until now."--NPR Weekend Edition "With vignettes about those who lost their lives--from sailors aboard the USS Arizona to civilians in Hiroshima--Lowry asks young readers to empathize with people on all sides of the conflict. Lowry's message is simple: We all benefit from a more peaceful world."-- TIME for Kids " On the Horizon 's remarkable poems are a powerful reminder of our shared humanity in times of conflict and war. Simply put, they are an extraordinary gift from one of America's most distinguished writers.
"-- BookPage, STARRED review "[ On the Horizon is] deeply felt and emotive, not about sides but about people, sure to lead readers to think deeply on these dual tragedies of war. A must for all collections." --Booklist, STARRED review "All the personal stories--of sailors, civilians, and Lowry herself--are grounding. Pak's graphite illustrations are like still shots of history, adding to the emotion and somber feeling. A beautiful, powerful reflection on a tragic history."-- Kirkus, STARRED review " On the Horizon 's remarkable poems are a powerful reminder of our shared humanity in times of conflict and war. Simply put, they are an extraordinary gift from one of America's most distinguished writers."-- BookPage, STARRED review "Part memoir, part history, this is a powerful reminder that damage done will be remembered for many decades to come.
" - Publishers Weekly "This series of beautiful, moving, and sometimes horrifying poems gives a voice to the young men on the USS Arizona and offers an equally moving tribute to the survivors of Hiroshima.touching."-- School Library Journal "[E]ntries. are deft and compelling. and the experience of being an occupier in post-war Japan is a fraught and interesting one." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.