Sing Down the Moon
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Sing Down the Moon

By Scott O'Dell

A young girl narrates her tribe's harrowing forced march to Fort Sumner.

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144 pages· 26,236 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bright Morning, a young Navajo girl, faces the brutal reality of her tribe's forced relocation to Fort Sumner. As she navigates this perilous journey, her resilience and courage are tested. Will she find a way to preserve her spirit and hope amidst the struggle for survival? This gripping tale of endurance and bravery unfolds against the backdrop of historical events, challenging Bright Morning to fight for her people's future.

From the publisher

A 1971 Newbery Honor Book The Navajo tribe’s forced march from their homeland to Fort Sumner by white soldiers and settlers is dramatically and courageously told by young Bright Morning.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1971)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
26,236
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
820L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about race and ethnicityBooks about 19th centuryBooks about 1850-1899Books about Southwest United States
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~S
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
244
Publication
Published
September 13, 2010
First published
September 9, 1970
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547406329

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