Felita (Reissue)
Felita (Reissue)

Felita (Reissue)

Illustrated by Ray Cruz
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$7.99
$7.59
8 - 12
Reading age
112
Page count
160
Words per page
580L
Lexile measure
Jul 19, 1999
Publication date

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Felita’s parents promise she will love their new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors taunt and tease Felita and her family because they are from Puerto Rico. First published twenty years ago, Felita’s compelling story has resonance for kids today.”An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life.” –The Horn Book

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Americafamilycoming of agemultigenerationalcity life and urban livingcity and town life

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780141306438
    Publication Date
    July 19, 1999
    Publisher
    Puffin Books
    Page Count
    112
    Words Per Page
    160
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    42320554
    Lexile® Level
    580L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    5218
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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