Bright Shadow
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1983 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Bright Shadow

Written and illustrated by Joyce Carol Thomas

A father struggles with his daughter's journey to independence.

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128 pages· 29,274 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 830L
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Bookroo's summary

Strong Jackson faces a heart-wrenching challenge as his daughter, Abysinia, prepares to leave for college to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. As he grapples with the reality of her growing independence, Strong must confront his own fears and insecurities. Will he learn to let go and support her ambitions, or will his reluctance create a rift between them? This poignant tale explores the complexities of parental love and the bittersweet nature of watching a child step into adulthood.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1984)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
29,274
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
830L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~T
AR points
4
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
105399
Publication
Published
September 1, 1983
First published
January 1, 1983
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780380845095
LCCN
82090542
OCLC
9643408

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