Amber on the Mountain
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Amber on the Mountain

Written by Robert Duncan Tony Johnston

A lonely mountain girl learns to read, but can she continue when her friend leaves?

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1,158 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 480L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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