Playing Beatie Bow
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980 · Est. 15.5 hour read

Playing Beatie Bow

Written by Ruth Park

A journey to 19th-century Australia reveals love's power and acceptance.

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208 pages· 55,689 words· Est. 15.5 hour read· 900L· AR 5.8 · 9 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Abigail Kirk, troubled by her mother's forgiveness of her unfaithful father, finds herself mysteriously transported to 19th-century Australia. There, amidst the challenges of a bygone era, she discovers the transformative power of love and the strength to accept her father's flaws. As she navigates a world with limited opportunities for women, Abigail's journey raises questions about forgiveness, understanding, and the true meaning of family. Will she find the answers she seeks in a time so different from her own?

From the publisher

Playing Beatie Bow provides a picture of life in 19th-century Australia. It shows how limited opportunities were for women and how that was changed.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
55,689
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
900L
AR book level
5.8
AR points
9
AR quiz
9531
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~V
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
December 4, 1984
First published
January 31, 1980
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140314601

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