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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
How Many Days to America?
By Eve Bunting, Beth Peck (Illustrator)
A family flees their island, risking everything for a new life in America.
32 pages· 1,268 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A family escapes their Caribbean home under the cover of night, setting sail on a perilous journey to America. As they navigate treacherous waters, they cling to hope and a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving. Will they find safety and a new beginning, or will the sea claim their dreams?
From the publisher
Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,268
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 580L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 18678
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 1990
- First published
- January 1, 1988
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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