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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.
3.6 Goodreads · 107 ratings
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
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