War Boy: A Country Childhood
War Boy: A Country Childhood
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War Boy: A Country Childhood

Written and illustrated by Michael Foreman
Physical book
$16.95
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8 - 12
Reading age
36
Page count
234
Words per page
~931L
Lexile measure
Mar 1, 1990
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The author, an illustrator of children’s books, recounts his childhood experiences growing up on the east coast of England during World War II

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history20th century1900-1949social life and customsauthorscountry lifeWorld War II

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781559700498
    Publication Date
    March 1, 1990
    Publisher
    Arcade Pub
    Page Count
    36
    Words Per Page
    234
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~931L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    6746
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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