The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1999

The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow

Written by Ann Turner

Part of the Dear America series

A Navajo girl faces the harrowing Long Walk to survive.

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208 pages· 920L
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In 1864, a young Navajo girl recounts her tribe's forced relocation by the U.S. Army. As they endure the brutal Long Walk, she must find strength and hope amidst despair. Will they reach safety, or will the journey break them? Her story is a testament to resilience and the unyielding spirit of her people.

From the publisher

The narrator describes her experiences as her Navajo tribe is forced to relocate by the U.S. Army in 1864 New Mexico.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Reading age
9–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about historyBooks about race and ethnicityBooks about New MexicoBooks about 19th century
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.09
F&P level
~V
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
32208
Publication
Published
September 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590972161

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