A Step from Heaven
A Step from Heaven
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A Step from Heaven

Written by An Na
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12 - 18
Reading age
160
Page count
243
Words per page
670L
Lexile measure
Jul 26, 2016
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When four-year-old Young Ju Park first hears the words Mi Gook – Korean for “America” – she is sure that they mean “Heaven.” But when her family moves to Southern California the following year, she finds the transition from life in Korea far from easy. The countless unexpected challenges – from learning English, to finding work, to attending school – put more and more pressure on the Park family until its fragile construction begins to splinter. Yet as Young Ju grows from child to adolescent in her new home she finds a surprising new voice – neither Korean nor American, but uniquely her own. That voice allows her to make sense of her world, and gives her the strength to succeed. A Step from Heaven is the stunning debut of an equally unique writer.

What Kind of Book is A Step from Heaven

Primarily about

immigration and emigrationKorean cultureself-reliance

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781481442367
    Publication Date
    July 26, 2016
    Publisher
    Atheneum Books
    Page Count
    160
    Words Per Page
    243
    Audience
    Young Adult
    Reading Age
    12 - 18 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    51490897
    Lexile® Level
    670L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    49813
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    UG

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