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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1972 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Langston Hughes
Written by Montrew Dunham
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series
Discover the roots of a poet who captured African American life.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 26 ratings
192 pages· 24,216 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the formative years of Langston Hughes, a poet whose words echo the everyday struggles and triumphs of African Americans. What shaped his voice and vision? Uncover the influences that molded a literary icon.
From the publisher
Focuses on the early years of the well-known poet, Langston Hughes, whose writings reflect the everyday experiences of African Americans.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 24,216
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 860L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 13708
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 1995
- First published
- January 1, 1972
- Publisher
- Aladdin
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689717871
- LCCN
- LC 93-21128
- OCLC
- 28800569
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