Summer of the Gypsy Moths
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 8 hour read

Summer of the Gypsy Moths

Written by Sara Pennypacker

Two foster kids hide a secret to avoid the system and must rely on each other to survive.

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275 pages· 56,553 words· Est. 8 hour read· 670L
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Bookroo's summary

Stella and Angel, two foster children, find themselves alone when their guardian, Louise, suddenly dies. Afraid of being sent back to the foster system, they decide to keep her death a secret. As they manage the vacation rentals at Cape Cod's Linger Longer Cottage Colony, they must navigate their differences and learn to trust each other. Can they keep their secret and find a way to become a family? This poignant tale explores the unexpected bonds that form in the face of adversity.

From the publisher

A foster child named Angel and 12-year-old Stella, who are living with Stella’s great-aunt Louise at the Linger Longer Cottage Colony on Cape Cod, secretly assume responsibility for the vacation rentals when Louise unexpectedly dies and the girls are afraid of being returned to the foster care system. 50,000 first printing.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
275
Words
56,553
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
670L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
151049
Publication
Published
April 24, 2012
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061964206

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