Rooting for Rafael Rosales
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017 · Est. 5.5 hour read

Rooting for Rafael Rosales

Written by Kurtis Scaletta

A baseball dreamer and a bee-saving activist discover a life-changing secret.

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304 pages· 48,576 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· ~700L
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Bookroo's summary

In the Dominican Republic, Rafael dreams of Major League Baseball, while in Minneapolis, Maya is determined to save the bees. Their lives intertwine across time and distance, revealing a shared secret that alters their perspectives. As Rafael faces the challenges of pursuing his dreams, Maya grapples with environmental concerns. Together, they navigate difficult choices, finding hope and connection in unexpected places. What secret binds their journeys, and how will it change their worlds forever?

From the publisher

In the Dominican Republic, a boy who dreams of playing professional baseball in the United States crosses paths with a young environmentalist from Minneapolis who is passionate about saving bees.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
304
Words
48,576
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~700L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
505584
Publication
Published
March 1, 2018
First published
April 17, 2017
Publisher
Albert Whitman Co
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807567449

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