Alida's Song
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A remarkable novel about one of the most important, and loving, relationships in Gary Paulsen’s life. The wonderful grandmother seen through the eyes of a young boy in The Cookcamp reaches out to him at 14, offering him a haven from his harsh and painful family life. She arranges a summer job for him on the farm where she is a cook for Gunnar and Olaf, elderly brothers. Farm life offers the camaraderie and routine of hard work, good food, peaceful evenings spent making music together, even learning to dance. Life with Alicia gives the boy strength and faith in himself, drawing him away from the edge and into the center of life.
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Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He has written over 100 books for adults and young readers. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780440414742
- Publication Date
- April 10, 2001
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1999
- Page Count
- 96
- Word Count
- 13908
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 46841506
- Lexile® Level
- 1460L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Z+
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.3
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 2
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 31159
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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