Elena's Serenade
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Elena's Serenade

Written by Campbell Geeslin · Illustrated by Ana Juan

A girl defies tradition to become a glassblower in Mexico.

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40 pages· 1,642 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD650L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where glassblowing is a man's craft, young Elena dreams of creating magic with molten glass. Journey with her to Monterrey, the heart of glass artistry, as she challenges tradition and discovers if her dreams can become reality. Will Elena's determination and imagination be enough to shatter the barriers of her time? Experience a tale of courage and wonder in a land where the sun and moon watch over her quest.

From the publisher

Who ever heard of a girl glassblower? In Mexico, where the sun is called el sol and the moon is called la luna, a little girl called Elena wants to blow into a long pipe…and make bottles appear, like magic. But girls can’t be glassblowers. Or can they? Join Elena on her fantastic journey to Monterrey – home of the great glassblowers! – in an enchanting story filled with magic realism

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,642
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD650L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
77303
Publication
Published
March 1, 2004
First published
February 24, 2004
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689849084
LCCN
2002003233
OCLC
49386118

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