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$1405
Zeely
Ages 9–12 · 1967
Bookroo's summary
Naomi's world is upended when her estranged mother returns, threatening to take her away. Desperate for answers and belonging, she embarks on a journey to Mexico with her great-grandmother and brother, hoping to find her father. As they navigate unfamiliar landscapes and family secrets, Naomi must confront her past and decide where her true home lies. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will her quest lead to more questions?
From the publisher
From the award-winning author of Esperanza Rising comes a riveting novel about family and identity, drawn from the warmth, wisdom, and love of Ryan’s own Mexican and Oklahoman heritages.
At a glance
- Format
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 830L
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Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 82864
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2005
- First published
- September 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780756950965
- OCLC
- 184905736
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