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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Hope for Haiti
Written & illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
In post-earthquake Haiti, a boy finds hope through a simple soccer ball.
32 pages· 688 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, a boy and his mother struggle in a makeshift shelter. Amidst despair, he discovers joy in a rag-made soccer ball, uniting children in play. This simple game becomes a beacon of hope, connecting a shattered past to a brighter future. Can a soccer ball truly change their world?
From the publisher
A young boy finds hope when he is given an old soccer ball to play with in the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 688
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~530L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
4.5
“This story talks about how some children use soccer as a method of finding joy amidst the grief and suffering that occurred after the terrible earthquake in Haiti. I appreciated that this book showed some of the heartache these people may have felt and also showed how a unifying, fun activity can help people in a time of sadness.”
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 140664
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2010
- First published
- October 12, 2010
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399255472
- LCCN
- 2010006835
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