Sunlight and Shadows
Sunlight and Shadows
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Sunlight and Shadows

Written by Valerie Tripp & illustrated by Jean Paul Tibbles
Part of the American Girl Book Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
128
Page count
690L
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Feb 18, 2020
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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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auntsChristmascouragehistoryfamilysistersNew Mexicogirls and womencharacter traits19th centuryChristmas and advent1800-1849farm life and ranch life

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781683371564
    Publication Date
    February 18, 2020
    Publisher
    American Girl Publishing
    Original Publication Date
    August 28, 2014
    Page Count
    128
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    690L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.4

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