Golden Sun
Golden Sun
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Golden Sun

Written by Whitney Sanderson & illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Book #5 in the Horse Diaries Series
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$7.99
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7 - 11
Reading age
160
Page count
90
Words per page
930L
Lexile measure
Aug 10, 2010
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For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story… Oregon, 1790Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story…in his own words. With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout–by a mother-daughter team of horse experts–this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780375861949
    Publication Date
    August 10, 2010
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    160
    Words Per Page
    90
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2009026562
    Lexile® Level
    930L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    138775
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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