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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1980 · Est. 3 hour read
The Gift-Giver
By Joyce Hansen
Part of the 163rd Street Trilogy series
A fifth grader finds an unexpected friend in her Bronx neighborhood.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 97 ratings
128 pages· 27,231 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of the Bronx, fifth grader Doris encounters a friend who changes everything. As their bond grows, Doris discovers new perspectives and challenges that reshape her world. What secrets and adventures await in this vibrant neighborhood?
From the publisher
The year she is in fifth grade, Doris meets a special friend in her Bronx neighborhood.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 27,231
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 490L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 35971
Publication
- Published
- October 17, 2005
- First published
- August 25, 1980
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780618611232
- OCLC
- 70108142
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