Destiny's Gift
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2004 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Destiny's Gift

Written by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley · Illustrated by Adjoa J. Burrowes

A young girl fights to save her beloved bookstore from closing.

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32 pages· 1,398 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Destiny cherishes her Saturdays at Mrs. Wade's bookstore, a haven of words and warmth. But when the store faces closure, Destiny is determined to save it. As she devises a plan, she also crafts a heartfelt gift that embodies the store's magic. Can Destiny's creativity and love for words keep the doors open? Discover a tale of friendship, imagination, and the power of a child's determination.

From the publisher

Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade’s bookstore, where words abound.Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade’s bookstore, where words abound. On Saturdays, Destiny helps Mrs. Wade at the store, and at day’s end they relax together, drinking tea and reading. Then one Saturday Mrs. Wade does not seem her usual self, and Destiny later learns the store may have to close. Destiny is determined not to let this happen. As she works to help keep the store open, she also creates an imaginative gift for Mrs. Wade that captures the warmth and special magic of the store forever. Destiny’s Gift is a heartwarming celebration of friendship and creativity, and a touching tribute to a child’s love for reading and the power of words.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,398
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD690L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about communityBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
83410
Publication
Published
May 1, 2002
First published
October 30, 2004
Publisher
Lee Low Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781600606441

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