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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Forever Cousins
By Laurel Goodluck, Jonathan Nelson (Illustrator)
Can friendship endure when distance separates best-friend cousins?
4.0/5 Goodreads · 416 ratings
32 pages· 740 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Kara and Amanda, best-friend cousins, face a challenge when Kara moves back to the Rez. As they reunite at a family gathering, both fear the other has moved on. Will their bond withstand the distance? This heartfelt tale explores the enduring power of friendship and family amidst the backdrop of the 1950s Indian Relocation Act's lasting effects. Discover how love and connection can bridge any gap.
From the publisher
In this Native American story, Kara and Amanda are best-friend cousins. Then Kara leaves the city to move back to the Rez. Will their friendship stay the same? Kara and Amanda hate not being together. Then it’s time for the family reunion on the Rez. Each girl worries that the other hasn’t missed her. But once they reconnect, they realize that they are still forever cousins. This story highlights the ongoing impact of the 1950s Indian Relocation Act on Native families, even today. This tender story about navigating change reminds readers that the power of friendship and family can bridge any distance.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 740
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- October 4, 2022
- First published
- September 20, 2022
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781623542924
- LCCN
- 2021013872
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