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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
The Matchbox Diary
By Paul Fleischman, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)
A girl uncovers her great-grandfather's immigration story through matchbox mementos.
40 pages· 1,371 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young girl visits her great-grandfather and discovers a hidden diary within a cigar box. Each matchbox inside holds a relic from his journey from Italy to a new land. As she explores these treasures, she unravels tales of hardship, hope, and heritage. What secrets will these tiny artifacts reveal about his past and their shared legacy? This touching exploration of family history bridges generations, inviting readers to reflect on the stories that shape us.
From the publisher
Follows a girl’s perusal of her great-grandfather’s collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,371
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.0
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 157363
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2013
- First published
- March 12, 2013
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763646011
- LCCN
- 2012942613
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