Ninth Ward
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Ninth Ward

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Book #1 in the The Louisiana Girls Trilogy series

A girl and her grandmother face Hurricane Katrina's fury in New Orleans' Ninth Ward.

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224 pages· 32,698 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· HL470L
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Bookroo's summary

In New Orleans' Ninth Ward, twelve-year-old Lanesha, gifted with the ability to see spirits, must confront the impending devastation of Hurricane Katrina. With her adopted grandmother, Mama Ya-Ya, who foresees the storm's wrath, Lanesha must summon courage and resilience to survive. As the hurricane looms, their bond and the strength of their community are tested. Will Lanesha's unique gifts and Mama Ya-Ya's wisdom be enough to weather the storm? This tale of survival and hope explores the power of love and the unyielding spirit of a young girl in the face of nature's fury.

From the publisher

In New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, twelve-year-old Lanesha, who can see spirits, and her adopted grandmother have no choice but to stay and weather the storm as Hurricane Katrina bears down upon them.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
32,698
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
HL470L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
139032
Publication
Published
April 10, 2012
First published
August 16, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316043083

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