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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993 · Est. 1 hour read
Night of the Full Moon
Written by Gloria Whelan · Illustrated by Leslie Bowman
A young girl faces separation and uncertainty during a forced migration in 1840.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 137 ratings
64 pages· 8,208 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1840, Libby Mitchell's visit to her friend Fawn's camp turns into a desperate journey when soldiers force everyone to leave their land. As they move further from home, Libby wonders if she'll ever reunite with her family. Amidst the turmoil, the bond between two families—one white, one Native American—faces the ultimate test. Will friendship and courage be enough to overcome the challenges of displacement? Discover the gripping tale of resilience and hope in the face of historical upheaval.
From the publisher
Based on true accounts of the Potawatomi Indians’ forced migration fromMichigan territory in 1840, this sequel to “Next Spring an Oriole” portrays the friendship between two families–one white, one Native American.”An exciting adventure sure to provoke strong feelings, this is for new orreluctant readers, and would make a good read-aloud.”– “School LibraryJournal.”
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 8,208
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 9955
Publication
- Published
- May 7, 1996
- First published
- January 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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