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Across the Desert
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 9.5 hour read
Connect the Stars
By Marisa de los Santos, David Teague
Two misfits find friendship and self-discovery in a desert wilderness camp.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,810 ratings
368 pages· 69,463 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey, each burdened by their quirks, meet at a desert wilderness camp. As they navigate the harsh terrain, they uncover unexpected strengths and forge a bond that challenges their self-doubts. Can they overcome bullying and personal challenges to find where they truly belong? Join their journey of friendship and self-discovery in a landscape as unforgiving as it is transformative.
From the publisher
Acclaimed author duo Marisa de los Santos and David Tague return with a heartwarming middle grade adventure about two misfits discovering the importance of just being themselves, perfect for fans of Counting By 7’s and Hello Universe. When thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey meet at a wilderness camp in the desert, they think their quirks are enough to prevent them from ever having friends. But as they trek through the challenging and unforgiving landscape, they learn that they each have what it takes to make the other whole.Luminous and clever, Connect the Stars takes on some hefty topics of the day–bullying, understanding where you fit in, and learning to live with physical and mental challenges–all in a joyous adventure kids will love!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- Words
- 69,463
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 840L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 11
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 180282
Publication
- Published
- October 25, 2016
- First published
- September 22, 2015
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062274663
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