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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Nasreen's Secret School
Written & illustrated by Jeanette Winter
A silent girl in Afghanistan finds hope in a secret school.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,091 ratings
40 pages· 563 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In Afghanistan, young Nasreen hasn't spoken since her parents vanished. Her grandmother, desperate to help, enrolls her in a secret school for girls. Can a caring teacher, a new friend, and the magic of books bring Nasreen back to life? This true story explores the transformative power of education and love.
From the publisher
Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls. Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared. In despair, her grandmother risks everything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds she discovers in books be enough to draw Nasreen out of her shell of sadness? Based on a true story from Afghanistan, this inspiring book will touch readers deeply as it affirms both the life-changing power of education and the healing power of love.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 563
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD630L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 133360
Publication
- Published
- October 6, 2009
- Publisher
- Beach Lane Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781416994374
- LCCN
- 2009008285
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