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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017 · Est. 5.5 hour read
Rooting for Rafael Rosales
A baseball dreamer and a bee-saving activist discover a life-changing secret.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
304 pages· 48,576 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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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
- ~701L
The author
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The fine print
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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