One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street
One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street
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One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street

Written by Joanne Rocklin
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8 - 11
Reading age
240
Page count
138
Words per page
830L
Lexile measure
Mar 1, 2012
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When a mysterious man arrives one day on Orange Street, the children who live on the block try to find out who he is and why he’s there. Little do they know that his story–and the story of a very old orange tree–connects to each of their personal worries in ways they never could have imagined. From impressing friends to dealing with an expanding family to understanding a younger sibling’s illness, the characters’ story lines come together around that orange tree. Taking place over the course of a day and a half, Joanne Rocklin’s masterful novel deftly builds a story about family, community, and the importance of connection. In the end the fate of the tree (and of the kids who care for it) reminds us of the magic of the everyday and of the rich history all around us.

What Kind of Book is One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street

Primarily about

neighborhoodsfamilyillness

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    Here’s the orange tree that was the inspiration for my book. The birdhouse looks like my husband, Gerry.

What Should I Know As a Parent

Families are unique and have different expectations for the books they choose to read. The following are concepts included in this book that some parents may wish to seek out or avoid.

Note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be concepts in this book that are not included or have been insufficiently or incorrectly detailed here.

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • Several of the characters in the story have fears that at times overwhelm them: for Bunny it’s her mom traveling for work; for Ali it’s her brother’s illness; and for Leandra it’s her mom’s pregnancy. What do you think it is about each girl and their specific worries that causes such concern? What are some of the things that happen in the book to help them overcome these apprehensions?
  • The orange tree lot holds a great deal of meaning for the residents of Orange Street. Do you have a place in your community that is special to you? If so, what is it and why is it special? What would you do if there was a possibility it could be taken away from you?

Reviews

    Kirkus
    Critic
    Full review
    Starred Review

    "Fully realized characters and setting definitely make this one morning on Orange Street amazing."

    Publisher's Weekly
    Critic

    “Realistic, evocative novel, which features a warm and believable community of adults and children . . . culminating in a confrontation that resolves several mysteries and brings out the best in everyone.”

    School Library Journal
    Critic
    Starred Review

    “Fascinating and thought-provoking, the writing has a gentle cadence, richness in detail, and is charged with emotion. The book, like the oranges on the Orange Street tree, presents segments of life that are both sweet and tart and sure to satisfy.”

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Book Details

ISBN
9781419701818
Publication Date
March 1, 2012
Publisher
Amulet Paperbacks
Original Publication Date
January 1, 2011
Page Count
240
Words Per Page
138
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
8 - 11 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2010023452
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
776912647
Lexile® Level
830L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~T
ATOS® Book Level
5.2
Accelerated Reader® Points
5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
143648
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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