Letters from Cuba
Letters from Cuba
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Letters from Cuba

Written by Ruth Behar
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10 - 12
Reading age
272
Page count
186
Words per page
~841L
Lexile measure
Aug 25, 2020
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Pura Belpré Award Winner Ruth Behar’s inspiring story of a young Jewish girl who escapes Poland to make a new life in Cuba, while she works to rescue the rest of her family The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther’s father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It’s heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything that happens until they’re reunited. And she does, recording both the good–the kindness of the Cuban people and her discovery of a valuable hidden talent–and the bad: the fact that Nazism has found a foothold even in Cuba. Esther’s evocative letters are full of her appreciation for life and reveal a resourceful, determined girl with a rare ability to bring people together, all the while striving to get the rest of their family out of Poland before it’s too late. Based on Ruth Behar’s family history, this compelling story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the most challenging times.

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What Should I Know As a Parent

Families are unique and have different expectations for the books they choose to read. The following are concepts included in this book that some parents may wish to seek out or avoid.

Note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be concepts in this book that are not included or have been insufficiently or incorrectly detailed here.

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • Why do you think Esther's relationship with her mother changes while they are physically separated?
  • Why was it important to Esther to add her label to her dresses? Have you ever wanted to be recognized for something you created?

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Book Details

ISBN
9780525516477
Publication Date
August 25, 2020
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Page Count
272
Words Per Page
186
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
10 - 12 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2020009211
Est. Lexile® Level
~841L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~T
ATOS® Book Level
5.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
8
Accelerated Reader Quiz
510861
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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