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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1944
The Silver Pencil
Part of the Puffin Newbery Library series
A cherished pencil guides a journey to becoming a writer.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 883 ratings
235 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Janet's journey from Trinidad to New York is marked by a silver pencil, a gift from her father. As she navigates school and teacher training, this treasured object becomes her beacon, leading her to embrace her destiny as a writer. Will Janet's dreams withstand the challenges of new worlds and self-discovery?
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 235
- Reading age
- 12–99+
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 780L
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