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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Finding Providence
Written by Avi · Illustrated by James Watling
Part of the I Can Read series
A father flees into the wilderness, leaving his daughter to wonder if she'll ever see him again.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 143 ratings
48 pages· 1,671 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1635 Massachusetts, young Mary Williams faces uncertainty as her father, Roger, is condemned for his radical beliefs. Forced to flee into the harsh wilderness, Roger's survival depends on the mercy of the Narragansett Indians. As Mary clings to hope and faith, she grapples with the fear of never seeing her father again. Will Roger find safety, or will Mary's trust in providence be tested beyond endurance? The stakes are high in this gripping tale of faith, freedom, and family.
From the publisher
The Fight for FreedomThe year is 1635, and Mary Williams and her family live in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her father, Roger, is on trial for preaching new ideas about freedom. When found guilty, he flees in the cold, telling Mary that she must trust in God’s providence to see him to safety.Roger’s only hope of survival lies with the Narragansett Indians. Will Mary ever see her father again?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,671
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 16861
Publication
- Published
- August 2, 1997
- First published
- February 1, 1997
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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