Lydia and the Island Kingdom
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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 Goodreads · 22 ratings
48 pages· 1,854 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· 560L
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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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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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