The Quilt
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

The Quilt

Written by Gary Paulsen

Book #3 in the Alida series

A boy discovers family secrets woven into a quilt during a summer of wartime waiting.

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83 pages
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In 1944, a young boy spends summer with his grandmother near the Canadian border. As his cousin Kristina goes into labor, women gather, weaving a quilt that reveals family secrets of joy and sorrow. Amidst chores and farm life, the boy uncovers tales of courage and loss, learning the profound truths hidden in the fabric of his heritage. What stories will the quilt reveal, and how will they shape his understanding of family and history?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
83
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1090L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about grandmaBooks about World War IIBooks about new babiesBooks about war
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.6
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
May 11, 2004
First published
January 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385729505

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