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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006 · Est. 20 min read
Crossing Bok Chitto
By Tim Tingle, Jeanne Rorex Bridges (Illustrator)
A secret river crossing unites two cultures in a daring escape.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,007 ratings
40 pages· 2,302 words· Est. 20 min read
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Bookroo's summary
In a world divided by race and history, a hidden path across the Bok Chitto River becomes a lifeline. A young Choctaw girl and an enslaved boy forge an unlikely alliance, challenging the boundaries of their worlds. As they navigate danger and hope, their journey reveals the power of unity and courage. Will their bond be enough to defy the forces that seek to keep them apart? Discover a tale where tradition meets bravery, and the past whispers through the trees, urging them forward.
From the publisher
When it was first published, Crossing Bok Chitto took readers by surprise. This moving and original story about the intersection of Native and African Americans received starred reviews and many awards, including being named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and a Jane Addams Honor Book. Jeanne Rorex Bridges’ illustrations mesmerized readers–Publishers Weekly noted that her “strong, solid figures gaze squarely out of the frame, beseeching readers to listen, empathize and wonder.”Choctaw storyteller Tim Tingle blends songs, flute, and drum to bring the lore of the Choctaw Nation to life in lively historical, personal, and traditional stories.Artist Jeanne Rorex Bridges traces her heritage back to her Cherokee ancestors.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 2,302
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 109143
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2008
- First published
- April 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Cinco Puntos Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781933693200
- OCLC
- 182529282
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