The Year of the Rat
The Year of the Rat
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The Year of the Rat

Written by Grace Lin
Book #2 in the Pacy Lin Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
208
Page count
730L
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Mar 19, 2019
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A fresh new look for this modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change. Based on the author’s childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316531344
    Publication Date
    March 19, 2019
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2008
    Page Count
    208
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    730L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.59
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    119493
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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