Circle of Gold
Sale price
$557
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1984 · Est. 3 hour read

Circle of Gold

By Candy Dawson Boyd

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

3.9/5 Goodreads · 311 ratings
144 pages· 24,892 words· Est. 3 hour read
$5.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

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
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
A Long Walk to Water
Sale price
$999

A Long Walk to Water

Ages 10–12 · 2010
#1 in Series
Sale price
$899

The Cricket in Times Square

Ages 9–12 · 1960

Shiloh

Ages 8–12 · 1991

Number the Stars

Ages 10–12 · 1989

Katie and the Cupcake Cure

Ages 8–12 · 2011

The Bad Beginning

Ages 8–12 · 1999

The Incredible Journey

Ages 9–12 · 1960
Sale price
$899

Honus & Me

Ages 8–12 · 1997
The fine print

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
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590432665

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo