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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
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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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 936
- Reading age
- 3–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 840L
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The fine print
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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