Ellen's Broom
Ellen's Broom
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Ellen's Broom

Written by Kelly Starling Lyons & illustrated by Daniel Minter
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$17.99
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
44
Words per page
~701L
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Jan 5, 2012
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A young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife. When Ellen and her family make the long trip to the courthouse dressed in their best, she brings the broom her parents had jumped so many years before. Even though freedom has come, Ellen knows the old traditions are important too. After Mama and Papa’s names are recorded in the register, Ellen nearly bursts with pride as her parents jump the broom once again. Ellen is a wonderfully endearing character whose love for her family is brought to life in Daniel Minter’s rich and eye-catching block print illustrations.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780399250033
    Publication Date
    January 5, 2012
    Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    44
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~701L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    148129
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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