The Night Swimmers
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1980 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Night Swimmers

Written by Betsy Cromer Byars

A sister struggles to keep her family together as chaos looms.

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131 pages· 22,783 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 790L
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Bookroo's summary

Retta faces the daunting task of caring for her two younger brothers after their mother's death, while their father works nights. As she tries to fill the void, everything seems to unravel. Can Retta hold her family together, or will the weight of responsibility prove too much? Discover the challenges and unexpected turns in this poignant tale of resilience and family bonds.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1980)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
131
Words
22,783
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
790L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~S
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
378
Publication
Published
April 1, 1980
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440062615
LCCN
79053597

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