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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995 · Est. 26 min read-aloud
Dandelions
By Eve Bunting, Greg Shed (Illustrator)
A prairie journey tests a family's resolve and reveals a hidden hope.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 569 ratings
48 pages· 3,340 words· Est. 26 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the vast Nebraska Territory, young Zoe and her family face the daunting emptiness of the prairie. Their new soddie offers little comfort, leaving Papa elated but Mama despondent. A trip to town with Papa uncovers a glimmer of hope that could transform their home and lift Mama's spirits. Can Zoe's discovery bring warmth to their isolated life?
From the publisher
Eager to start a new life in a new land, Zoe and her family journey west to the Nebraska Territory in the 1800s.When Zoe and her family arrive at their claim, nothing distinguishes it from the miles and miles of surrounding prairie. Even after they build their soddie, the home can’t be seen from any distance.Zoe has never seen Papa so happy or Mama so sad. But when she takes a trip to the small prairie town with Papa, Zoe sees something that might make a difference to their new soddie, and to Mama’s life, too.Bunting tells an poignant story, which is made even more affecting by its lovely illustrations. –School Library Journal (starred review)
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 3,340
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 650L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- Scholastic level
- N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 12468
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2001
- First published
- January 1, 1995
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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