Sale price
$899
The Slave Dancer
Ages 11–14 · 1973
Bookroo's summary
Emma dreads staying with her stern Aunt Bea while her father undergoes surgery. But a new friendship with Bertie and their enchanting beach project offer solace. As they build a miniature village from sea treasures, Emma finds joy and creativity. However, their idyllic creation is mysteriously destroyed, leaving Emma to uncover the truth behind the wreckage. Can she solve the mystery and find peace amidst the chaos?
From the publisher
When Emma’s father goes to the hospital for surgery, she is sent to stay with Aunt Bea the “terror” and kindly Uncle Crispin. Emma wonders how she will survive two weeks with the always hostile Aunt Bea.Luckily, Emma makes a friend, Bertie, and the two girls begin a project on the beach. Together they build tiny houses out of stones, shells, and all sorts of sea treasures. Here at the beach with Bertie, Emma finds comfort and friendship and takes pride in her carefully planned village.Then one day Emma and Bertie’s village is destroyed…
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 27,180
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 740L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 595
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1949
- First published
- January 1, 1988
- Publisher
- Scholastic
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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