Neeny Coming, Neeny Going
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Neeny Coming, Neeny Going

Written by Karen English and Synthia Saint James

A gift binds a woman to her island roots despite her desire to leave.

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32 pages· 1,654 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~480L
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Bookroo's summary

Neeny returns to Daufuskie Island, seemingly detached from her past. Her cousin Essie, however, believes Neeny can't escape her roots. Essie gives Neeny a mysterious gift, ensuring her connection to the island endures. Will Neeny embrace her heritage or continue to resist? The island holds secrets that may change everything.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1997)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,654
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
82352
Publication
Published
March 13, 1997
First published
January 1, 1996
Publisher
Troll Communications Llc
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780816737963
LCCN
95003624
OCLC
32131029

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