The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps

Written by Stephen Krensky

A young girl uncovers hidden histories in a mining town.

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96 pages· 12,331 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 390L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1867 California, ten-year-old Winnie befriends a Chinese boy and uncovers the untold stories of his people’s vital role in building the transcontinental railroad. As she learns more, Winnie faces the challenge of understanding and bridging cultural divides in a rapidly changing world. What secrets will she uncover, and how will they reshape her view of the town and its people?

From the publisher

In 1867, while staying with her father in a small California mining town, ten-year-old Winnie meets a Chinese boy close to her age and discovers the role of his people in completing the transcontinental railroad.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
12,331
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
390L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~K
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
14140
Publication
Published
November 1, 1995
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440411369
LCCN
93031167
OCLC
33497552

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