Serafina's Promise
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Serafina's Promise

Written by Ann E. Burg

A young girl faces an earthquake's aftermath to fulfill her secret promise.

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304 pages· 25,710 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· HL590L
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Bookroo's summary

Serafina dreams of becoming a doctor, but poverty and endless chores stand in her way. Her resolve is tested when a devastating earthquake separates her from her loved ones. Alone and determined, Serafina must navigate the chaos to keep her secret promise. Will she find the strength to overcome the odds and achieve her dreams?

From the publisher

NAACP Image Award winner and ALA Notable, this luminous, celebrated novel in verse is now in paperback.Serafina made a secret promiseto go to school and learn to readso she can become a doctorwith her best friend, Julie Marie.But following her dream isn’t easy-endless chores, little moneyand stomach-rumbling hungerall test her resolve.When an earthquake hits and separates Serafina from friends and family, she encounters her biggest test of all.Serafina made a secret promise.Will she survive to keep it?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
304
Words
25,710
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
HL590L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
160994
Publication
Published
July 28, 2015
First published
September 24, 2013
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545535670

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