Nour's Secret Library
Nour's Secret Library
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Nour's Secret Library

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska & illustrated by Vali Mintzi
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6 - 10
Reading age
32
Page count
~731L
Lexile measure
Mar 29, 2022
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Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

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culturewarthe librarybooks and libraries21st centurymilitary and wars

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781646862917
    Publication Date
    March 29, 2022
    Publisher
    Barefoot Books
    Original Publication Date
    March 29, 2022
    Page Count
    32
    Reading Age
    6 - 10 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~731L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    517821
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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