Bell's Star
Bell's Star
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Bell's Star

Written by Alison Hart & illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Book #2 in the Horse Diaries Series
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$7.99
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8 - 11
Reading age
144
Page count
58
Words per page
530L
Lexile measure
Mar 24, 2009
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Vermont, 1850s Bell’s Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever. Here is Star’s story . . . in his own words. With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout–both by real horse owners–Horse Diaries are the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780375852046
    Publication Date
    March 24, 2009
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2009
    Page Count
    144
    Words Per Page
    58
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2007049698
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    191763051
    Lexile® Level
    530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    129429
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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