Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome

Written by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown · Illustrated by Christine Almeda

Book #1 in the Sarai series

Can Sarai save her grandparents' home before time runs out?

3.8 Goodreads · 283 ratings
112 pages· 9,761 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 690L
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Bookroo's summary

Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez faces her biggest challenge yet: saving her grandparents' home from being sold. With her sisters and cousin, she devises a daring plan to buy it back. But as obstacles mount and time dwindles, Sarai must find a way to succeed. Will her determination and creativity be enough to overcome the odds and keep her family together?

From the publisher

The first book in a brand-new illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez.Sarai Gonzalez is AWESOME. Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai’s grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai’s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. But houses are more expensive than she ever thought, her sisters won’t listen, and she’s running out of time. Will Sarai find a way to save the day?Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children’s book author Monica Brown.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,761
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
690L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
September 11, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338236682

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