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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Amber on the Mountain
By Robert Duncan Tony Johnston
A lonely mountain girl learns to read, but can she continue when her friend leaves?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 243 ratings
1,158 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Amber lives on a remote mountain, feeling isolated until Anna arrives, bringing friendship and the gift of reading. As Amber's world expands with new magic and challenges, she must face the ultimate test: continuing her journey of literacy alone when Anna returns to the city. Can Amber sustain her newfound passion and overcome the solitude once more?
From the publisher
Amber’s mountain is beautiful, but it is a lonely place – until the day Anna arrives, bringing both her friendship and the will to teach Amber how to read. Suddenly, Amber’s world is filled with a new magic – and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own?– Heartwarming. – Publishers Weekly, starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Words
- 1,158
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 480L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 12472
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1998
- First published
- June 1, 1994
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780780780330
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