Miriam at the River
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Miriam at the River

Written by Jane Yolen · Illustrated by Khoa Le

A sister's hope rests on a river's current to save her brother from danger.

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32 pages· 661 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 670L
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Bookroo's summary

Miriam's heart races as she places her baby brother Moses into a basket and sets him adrift on the Nile. Pharaoh's decree threatens his life, but Miriam's faith holds strong. Will the river's path lead him to safety, or will Pharaoh's daughter arrive too late? Dive into this tale of courage and hope as a sister's love defies the odds.

From the publisher

The biblical story of baby Moses as told by his big sister. Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses’s basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh’s orders. But will Pharaoh’s daughter arrive in time to rescue him?

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2021)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
661
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
508745
Publication
Published
February 4, 2020
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781541544017
LCCN
2019007491

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