A Little Love
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Chapter Book · 1984

A Little Love

Written by Virginia Hamilton

A teen seeks her father, uncovering hidden truths.

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207 pages· 57,422 words
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Raised by her grandparents, a determined black teenager embarks on a quest to find her estranged father. As she delves into her family's past, she uncovers secrets that could change everything. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the truth prove too much to bear? Her journey is one of discovery, identity, and the complexities of family ties.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1985)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
207
Words
57,422
Audience
Adult
Lexile
~549L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
8
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
73922
Publication
Published
June 22, 1984
Publisher
Philomel
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399210464

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