Thunder Rose
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003 · Est. 16 min read-aloud

Thunder Rose

Written by Jerdine Nolen · Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

A fierce storm tests a girl's strength and resilience. Can she overcome nature's fury?

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32 pages· 2,000 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· AD910L
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Bookroo's summary

Rose, a girl with extraordinary strength, faces her greatest challenge when a wild storm threatens everything she knows. As nature's fury rages, will her determination be enough to conquer the tempest? Discover a tale of courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

From the publisher

Coretta Scott King Honor Book Thunder Rose vows to grow up to be more than just big and strong, thank you very kindly–and boy, does she ever! But when a whirling storm on a riotous rampage threatens, has Rose finally met her match? Jerdine Nolen’s wondrous tale and Kadir Nelson’s outstanding illustrations bring to life this larger-than-life story about a resilient young girl who overcomes adversity even in the face of mother nature.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (2004)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
2,000
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD910L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
71144
Publication
Published
September 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152060060
LCCN
2002012287
OCLC
173992897

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