Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
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Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome

Written by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown & illustrated by Christine Almeda
Book #1 in the Sarai Series
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7 - 10
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112
Page count
690L
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Sep 11, 2018
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338236682
    Publication Date
    September 11, 2018
    Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
    Original Publication Date
    September 11, 2018
    Page Count
    112
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lexile® Level
    690L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.4

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