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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007 · Est. 15 min read-aloud
Lydia and the Island Kingdom
Written by Joan Holub · Illustrated by Nonna Aleshina
Part of the Young Princesses Around the World series
A princess fights to preserve her culture's stories amid change.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
48 pages· 1,854 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a time of cultural upheaval, young Princess Lydia faces the erosion of her beloved Hawaiian traditions. As American influences encroach, she takes a bold step to preserve her heritage by documenting the cherished stories of her people. With the future of her culture at stake, Lydia's journey becomes a poignant quest for identity and remembrance. Will her efforts be enough to safeguard her island's legacy?
From the publisher
Young Princess Lydia has always loved her Hawaiian customs. But as American influences begin to take over, she realizes that her family’s old ways are disappearing. She wants to help – but how? Lydia commits the grand old stories of her culture to paper so they will always be remembered. And she realizes the comfort they bring in a time of change.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,854
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 560L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 119862
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2007
- First published
- December 26, 2007
- Publisher
- Simon Spotlight
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689871993
- LCCN
- 2007009750
- OCLC
- 122715295
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