John F. Kennedy and the Stormy Sea
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2006 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

John F. Kennedy and the Stormy Sea

Written by Howard Goldsmith · Illustrated by Renne Benoit

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

A storm threatens two siblings at sea. Can they make it home safely?

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32 pages· 604 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 540L
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Bookroo's summary

Young Jack Kennedy takes his sister sailing, but dark clouds gather, and a fierce storm looms. As the waves rise, their lives hang in the balance. Can Jack's sailing skills save them, or will the storm claim its victims? The sea tests courage and skill in this gripping tale of survival.

From the publisher

When young Jack Kennedy’s little sister gets tired of playing, Jack suggests a a sail. Within moments Jack is steering the small chip toward Osterville to say hello to Captain Manley. Under darkening clouds the two children head back home – but they do not make it before a storm hits, threatening their lives. Is young Jack a good enough sailor to bring his sister home to safety?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
604
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
104440
Publication
Published
January 1, 2006
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689868160
LCCN
2005931982
OCLC
62901904

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