9 Kilometers
9 Kilometers
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9 Kilometers

Written by Claudio Aguilera & illustrated by Gabriela Lyon
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5 - 9
Reading age
56
Page count
560L
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Feb 28, 2023
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The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Books List - PreK-2 (2024) Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the Year List (2023) The New York Public Library Best Books for Kids List (2023) A memorable, compelling story about the perseverance of a child and the human right to education. The sky is still dark when a young boy leaves home for school. He has a long path ahead: nine kilometers–over five-and-a-half miles–through the mountains and rain forests of Chile. But the boy doesn’t mind. While he walks, he can count butterflies and lizards, and he can think about where the 15,000 steps he takes every morning could lead. Nine kilometers could bring the boy across ninety soccer fields, up the world’s ten largest buildings, or into a classroom at last… Set against the lush backdrop of southern Chile, this book features one of the many children around the world who travel long distances in order to go to school. After the story, thoughtfully illustrated back matter explores the unique birds of Chile and the courage of similar students’ journeys in other countries. Striking and timely, 9 Kilometers will open lasting conversations about social inequalities, the value of learning, and the resilience of those who push past obstacles toward a better future. Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Multicultural Children’s Books List (2023)

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780802856005
    Publication Date
    February 28, 2023
    Publisher
    Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    February 28, 2023
    Page Count
    56
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022033092
    Lexile® Level
    560L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    519763
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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