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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 1993 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
The Bracelet
Written by Yoshiko Uchida
A young girl loses a cherished bracelet amid wartime upheaval.
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32 pages· 1,701 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1942, young Emi faces the upheaval of being sent to an internment camp with her Japanese-American family. Amidst the chaos, she loses a treasured gold bracelet from her best friend. As Emi navigates this challenging new world, she discovers that true friendship transcends physical tokens. Will she find strength in memories and hope in the face of adversity?
From the publisher
In 1942 America, seven-year-old Emi and her Japanese-American family are forced to leave their home, a situation that becomes even more devastating when she loses a precious gold bracelet, a gift from her best friend.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,701
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 60374
Publication
- Published
- October 14, 1993
- First published
- January 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399225031
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