Hundred-Year Barn
Hundred-Year Barn
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Hundred-Year Barn

Written by Patricia MacLachlan & illustrated by Kenard Pak
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$17.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
25
Words per page
620L
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Sep 17, 2019
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Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan’s poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak’s gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home–a place to play with friends and farm animals alike.As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community.In this joyful celebration generations of family and their tender connection to the barn, Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.This beautiful picture book is perfect for young children who are curious about history and farm life. Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year (2020) –Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062687739
    Publication Date
    September 17, 2019
    Publisher
    Katherine Tegen Books
    Page Count
    48
    Words Per Page
    25
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018952185
    Lexile® Level
    620L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    504882
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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