The Key from Spain
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2019 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Key from Spain

Written by Debbie Levy · Illustrated by Sonja Wimmer

A key and a language survive through exile and war. What secrets do they hold?

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32 pages· 936 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 840L
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Bookroo's summary

Flory Jagoda's journey spans centuries and continents, from her ancestors' escape from the Spanish Inquisition to her own flight from war-torn Europe. With her, she carries the Ladino language, a harmoniku, and a mysterious key. As she builds a new life in America, the key's significance lingers. What stories does it unlock? Discover the legacy of a Ladino singer whose music and heritage defy time and distance.

From the publisher

When Flory’s ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions–the key to their old house and the Ladino language. When Flory flees Europe during World War II to begin a new life in the United States, she carries Ladino with her, along with her other precious possessions–her harmoniku and her music. But what of the key? Discover the story of Ladino singer Flory Jagoda.

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2020)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
936
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503380
Publication
Published
August 1, 2019
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781541522190
LCCN
2018032671

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