Sunlight and Shadows
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Sunlight and Shadows

By Valerie Tripp, Jean Paul Tibbles (Illustrator)

Part of the American Girl series

A storm threatens a ranch. Can Josefina embrace change and save her family's future?

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128 pages
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After a devastating storm hits their ranch, Josefina and her sisters must save their family business. With their aunt's bold ideas and Josefina's fear of forgetting her late mother, she faces a dilemma. Can she embrace change, learn new skills, and find courage in the face of uncertainty? As she navigates these challenges, Josefina discovers unexpected truths about love and resilience. Set in 1824, this tale of transformation and family bonds invites readers into Josefina's vibrant world.

From the publisher

A storm and flash flood hit the ranch hard, and many animals are lost. But Josefina and her sisters are determined to save the family business. Their aunt, Tia Dolores, wants to try some bold new ideas. Josefina likes learning to weave and play the piano, but she’s not so sure about learning to read and write. She’s afraid all these changes could make her forget Mama. Unexpectedly, Mama herself gives Josefina the answer. By facing the changes, can Josefina find her courage – and discover the truth about love? The first book in Josefina’s stories is richly illustrated in full color and includes a peek into Josefina’s world in 1824.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
Books about auntsBooks about ChristmasBooks about courageBooks about historyBooks about family
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
February 18, 2020
First published
August 28, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781683371564

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