The Lion in the Box
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1975 · Est. 1 hour read

The Lion in the Box

A poor family's Christmas in turn-of-the-century New York.

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80 pages· 10,989 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~670L
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In turn-of-the-century New York, a struggling family faces a Christmas unlike any other. As the city bustles with holiday cheer, they must navigate their own challenges and find hope amidst hardship. Will this special day bring unexpected joy or deepen their struggles? Discover the heartwarming journey of resilience and the true spirit of Christmas in a time of need.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
10,989
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
14680
Publication
Published
October 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1975
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440407409
OCLC
27366580

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