What's This Book About
Down in the 86th Street subway station, a plaque bears the name “Jamaica Louise James, age 8.” Who is Jamaica and what did she do? Sit back and enjoy because in this peppery story, Jamaica tells you all about it. With pictures as spunky as Jamaica Louise James herself, Amy Hest’s inspiring tale reveals how important just one person – even someone aged eight – can be.
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Amy Hest is the author of many beloved picture books, including Charley’s First Night and When Charley Met Grampa, both illustrated by Helen Oxenbury; Little Chick and three books about Sam and Mrs. Bear, all illustrated by Anita Jeram; and Are You Sure, Mother Bear?, illustrated by Lauren Tobia. Amy Hest lives in New York City.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780763602840
- Publication Date
- September 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- Page Count
- 32
- Reading Age
- 5 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 95020581
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 37937429
- Lexile® Level
- 590L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~O
- ATOS® Book Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 67016
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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