Her Own Two Feet
Her Own Two Feet
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Her Own Two Feet

Written by Meredith Davis and Rebeka Uwitonze
Part of the Scholastic Focus Book Series
Hardcover
$17.99
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8 - 12
Reading age
199
Page count
35,766
Word count
740L
Lexile measure
Oct 1, 2019
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Through her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time.Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own.Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka’s inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English. In the face of dozens of hospital visits and painful surgeries, Rebeka’s incredible bravery and joyful spirit carry her to the opportunity of a lifetime. A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338356373
    Publication Date
    October 1, 2019
    Publisher
    Scholastic Focus
    Original Publication Date
    October 1, 2019
    Page Count
    199
    Word Count
    35766
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018041523
    Lexile® Level
    740L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    504855
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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