Finding Providence
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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.

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48 pages· 1,671 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· 590L
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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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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064442169
LCCN
95046360
OCLC
63929543

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