Cécile's Gift
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2011 · Est. 2 hour read

Cécile's Gift

Book #6 in the American Girl: Marie-Grace and Cécile series

A girl seeks to uplift orphans' spirits after a yellow fever epidemic.

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96 pages· 13,124 words· Est. 2 hour read· 740L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1853 New Orleans, Cecile is determined to bring hope to orphans devastated by yellow fever. As a benefit event approaches, she searches for a way to show she cares. Can Cecile find the perfect gesture to lift their spirits and make a difference in their lives?

From the publisher

Cecile and her friend Marie-Grace volunteer at Holy Trinity Orphanage every week, and Cecile becomes especially close to a little girl named Perrine. But there are so many children who have lost their families to yellow fever, and Cecile wishes she could do more to help them. When she hears that a huge benefit will be held to raise money for all the orphans in New Orleans, she is determined to take part. But what can Cecile give to the orphans to lift their sad hearts and let them know she cares?”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
13,124
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
740L
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The American Girl: Marie-Grace and Cécile series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
147368
Publication
Published
August 30, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781593696658

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