The Lotus Seed
The Lotus Seed
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The Lotus Seed

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6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
810L
Lexile measure
Feb 15, 1997
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“My grandmother saw the emperor cry the day he lost his golden dragon throne.”So begins Sherry Garland’s emotional tale of a Vietnamese family forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war. Set against a background of historical events, “The Lotus Seed” thoughtfully portrays refugees who have adapted to a different way of life in a new country without losing touch with their cultural heritage. Theirs is an American story about the continuity of family and culture.An Alternate Selection of Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club

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cultureimmigration and emigrationplaces and regionssocial themes

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780152014834
    Publication Date
    February 15, 1997
    Publisher
    Houghton Mifflin
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2011287819
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    37148634
    Lexile® Level
    810L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.2

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