The Leaving
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$832
Chapter Book · 1980

The Leaving

By Lynn Hall

A move to the city unravels family secrets.

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116 pages
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Roxanne leaves her rural roots behind, seeking a new life in the bustling city. But her departure sets off a chain reaction, revealing hidden truths and altering her family's future. As Roxanne navigates her new world, she must confront the unexpected consequences of her choice. Will she find the life she dreams of, or will the past pull her back? Discover the twists that bind family and the courage it takes to forge your own path.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1981)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
116
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1040L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.1
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Scribner
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780684167169

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