Almost Zero
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Almost Zero

Written by Nikki Grimes

Part of the Dyamonde Daniel series

A girl's quest for sneakers leads to a lesson in needs and friendship.

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128 pages· 6,801 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 630L
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Bookroo's summary

Dyamonde craves red high-tops, but her mom's lesson on needs leaves her with few outfits. When she discovers a friend's deeper struggles, Dyamonde's determination to help reveals the true value of friendship. Will she find a way to balance her desires with compassion?

From the publisher

Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Too bad they’re so expensive! A classmate tells her it’s her mom’s job to give her what she needs, but when Dyamonde tries that argument, her mom teaches her a lesson by literally only giving her what she needs. Now Dyamonde is down to almost zero outfits! But then she finds out one of her friends has it much worse, and she’s determined to do what she can to help. Coretta Scott King Award winner Nikki Grimes’ third book starring the unstoppable Dyamonde Daniel will delight fans and new readers alike, with energetic storytelling, relatable situations and Dyamonde’s spitfire personality.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
6,801
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
140905
Publication
Published
October 28, 2010
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399251771
LCCN
2010002282

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