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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Jamaica Louise James
By Amy Hest, Sheila White Samton (Illustrator)
An eight-year-old transforms a subway station with a colorful surprise.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 82 ratings
32 pages· 716 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Jamaica Louise James, just eight years old, receives paints for her birthday. With a heart full of creativity, she sets out to surprise her grandmother by transforming the drab 86th Street subway station into a vibrant masterpiece. As her colorful artwork brings joy to commuters, Jamaica discovers the power of one person's impact. What will her art inspire in others, and how will it change her world? Dive into this heartwarming tale of youthful imagination and unexpected influence.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 716
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 67016
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1997
- First published
- August 5, 1996
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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