Like Jake and Me
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1984 · Est. 27 min read

Like Jake and Me

Written by Mavis Jukes

A stepfather and stepson navigate their new family dynamic.

3.7 Goodreads · 589 ratings
64 pages· 2,393 words· Est. 27 min read· 400L· AR ~2.8 · ~0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

A stepfather and his stepson embark on a journey to understand each other, celebrating their differences while discovering shared bonds. Can they forge a new family amidst their unique challenges?

From the publisher

In this Newbery Honor winning story from 1984, a new family builds a relationship as a stepfather and stepson celebrate their differences and take heart in their similarities.”

Awards

Newbery Honor (1985)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1985)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
2,393
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
400L
AR book level
~2.8
AR points
~0.5
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
December 27, 2005
First published
August 12, 1984
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440421221
LCCN
2005285136
OCLC
62757600

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