Jamaica's Find
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Jamaica's Find

Written by Juanita Havill · Illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien

A child finds a toy dog and faces a moral choice.

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32 pages· 773 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

Jamaica, a first grader, discovers a stuffed dog at the park and faces a moral dilemma: keep the toy she loves or do the right thing. Guided by her family, she must decide if the toy belongs to another child. This touching tale explores empathy and the challenges of making ethical choices in a diverse world. Will Jamaica choose to keep the toy or return it, and what will she learn about herself in the process?

From the publisher

Jamaica finds a stuffed dog at the playground and after taking him home discovers her conscience as well. “Children Jamaica’s age, struggling with the concepts of right and wrong, will undoubtedly find Jamaica’s moral dilemma of great interest.” – Publishers Weekly

Awards

Ezra Jack Keats Award (1987)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
773
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
10526
Publication
Published
September 21, 1987
First published
March 24, 1986
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395453575
LCCN
85014542
OCLC
226314345

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