The Year of the Baby
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 4 hour read

The Year of the Baby

By Andrea Cheng, Patrice Barton (Illustrator)

Part of the Anna Wang series

A new sister's health crisis challenges Anna to find a solution with her friends.

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176 pages· 20,681 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Anna's family has adopted a baby girl from China, but when the doctor warns the baby isn't thriving, Anna faces a new challenge. With her friends Laura and Camille, she must create a science project that could make a difference. Can their friendship and ingenuity save her sister? This heartwarming tale explores the bonds of family and friendship, as Anna learns what it truly means to be a sister.

From the publisher

Last year, Anna learned how to be a good friend. Now that her family has adopted a baby girl from China, she wants to learn how to be a good sister. But the new year proves challenging when the doctor warns that the baby isn’t thriving. Can Anna and her best friends, Laura and Camille, create a science project that saves the day? In this heartwarming sequel to The Year of the Book, readers will be just as moved by Anna’s devotion to her new sister as they will be inspired by her loving family and lasting friendships.

At a glance
Format
Pages
176
Words
20,681
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about babiesBooks about new babiesBooks about schoolBooks about science
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~P
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
158668
Publication
Published
April 1, 2014
First published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544225251

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