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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?
3.5/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
32 pages· 604 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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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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The fine print
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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