If You Were a Kid in the Thirteen Colonies
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016 · Est. 19 min read

If You Were a Kid in the Thirteen Colonies

By Wil Mara, Lluis Farre (Illustrator)

Part of the If You Were a Kid series

Two kids face a harsh winter storm, testing their survival skills in colonial America.

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32 pages· 1,642 words· Est. 19 min read
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In 1724, Charlotte Sheppard must care for her siblings and farm during a fierce storm, with her mother ill and father away. Her friend Elijah fears his family might return to Holland after numerous setbacks. Together, they navigate the challenges of colonial life, repairing damage and ensuring their families' survival. Will their resilience be enough to overcome the storm's aftermath?

From the publisher

Get a first hand look into the early days the North American Colonies.It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Readers (Ages 7-9) will join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,642
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about Colonial and Revolutionary periodsBooks about Colonial periodBooks about social life and customs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
185355
Publication
Published
September 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531221693

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