The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela
Written by Cristina Kessler & illustrated by Leonard Jenkins
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5 - 8
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32
Page
count
36
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per page
AD730L
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measure
Apr 1, 2006
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date
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In the mountains of Ethiopia, a young girl named Almaz vows that one day her honey will be the best in the land. But the other beekeepers laugh her away and tell her it’s men’s work. Determined in her goal, Almaz decides to use her brains to prove them wrong.
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Leonard Jenkins received his BFA from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. In addition to illustrating several children’s books, he has taught art at universities and after-school programs.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780823418589
- Publication Date
- April 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Page Count
- 32
- Words Per Page
- 36
- Reading Age
- 5 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2005046217
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 60454626
- Lexile® Level
- AD730L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Q
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 107593
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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