Handful of Stars Library Binding – May 26, 2015
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| Management number | 219220329 | Release Date | 2026/05/03 | List Price | $2.95 | Model Number | 219220329 | ||
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This powerful middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES explores a friendship between a small-town girl and the daughter of migrant workers.When Lily's blind dog, Lucky, slips his collar and runs away across the wide-open blueberry barrens of eastern Maine, it's Salma Santiago who manages to catch him. Salma, the daughter of migrant workers, is in the small town with her family for the blueberry-picking season. After their initial chance meeting, Salma and Lily bond over painting bee boxes for Lily's grandfather, and Salma's friendship transforms Lily's summer. But when Salma decides to run in the upcoming Blueberry Queen pageant, they'll have to face some tough truths about friendship and belonging. Should an outsider like Salma really participate in the pageant-and possibly win?Set amongst the blueberry barrens and by the sea, this gorgeous novel by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord tackles themes of prejudice and friendship, loss and love. Read more
| ISBN13 | 979-8855079074 |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Bound to Stay Bound Books |
| Grade level | Preschool - 2 |
| Reading age | 8 - 10 years, from customers |
| Print length | 184 pages |
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
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