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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2006 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela
Written by Cristina Kessler · Illustrated by Leonard Jenkins
A girl defies tradition to become a beekeeper in her village.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings
32 pages· 1,141 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the Ethiopian village of Lalibela, young Almaz dreams of crafting the finest honey. Despite being dismissed by male beekeepers, she is determined to prove them wrong. Can her ingenuity and resolve overcome tradition and obstacles? Almaz's journey is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,141
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 107593
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2006
- First published
- June 30, 2006
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823418589
- LCCN
- 2005046217
- OCLC
- 60454626
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