Sale price
$1999
What Is Given from the Heart
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Bookroo's summary
In West Africa, a young boy is torn from his family and sold into slavery. His father, left behind, grapples with loss and the enduring hope of reunion. This poignant tale explores the bonds of family, the weight of memory, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Will the father's love and determination be enough to overcome the forces that have separated them? Discover a story that resonates with the power of resilience and the unbreakable ties that bind us.
From the publisher
A 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book. This gorgeous picture book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, this a lyrical story-in-verse is about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son. Here’s a beautiful, powerful, truly unforgettable story about family, memory, and freedom.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 3,084
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 145769
Publication
- Published
- October 11, 2011
- Publisher
- Schwartz & Wade
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375843846
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