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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
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
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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
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
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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