Circle of Gold
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1984 · Est. 3 hour read

Circle of Gold

Written by Candy Dawson Boyd

A young girl strives to buy a special gift amidst family hardship.

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144 pages· 24,892 words· Est. 3 hour read· 610L
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Bookroo's summary

With her family struggling after her father's death, Mattie is determined to bring a glimmer of hope to her mother by gifting her a gold pin for Mother's Day. As she navigates the challenges of their new reality, will Mattie's resolve be enough to overcome the obstacles in her path? Discover the lengths she'll go to honor her mother's strength and love.

From the publisher

The death of Mattie’s father throws her entire family into hard times. As Mother’s Day approaches, Mattie becomes determined to by her mother a gold pin.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1985)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
24,892
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
610L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
309
Publication
Published
January 1, 1996
First published
January 1, 1984
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590432665
LCCN
85101897
OCLC
34173934

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