When Lightning Comes in a Jar
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

When Lightning Comes in a Jar

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

A family reunion holds a magical secret: catching lightning in a jar.

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48 pages· 2,197 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud· 700L
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Bookroo's summary

At a lively family reunion, Trisha and her cousins revel in traditions, from feasts to softball. This year, Gramma unveils a mysterious surprise: the art of catching lightning in a jar. Eager to uncover this secret, Trisha imagines passing it down through generations, alongside cherished family stories. What magic awaits in this enchanting tradition?

From the publisher

It’s family reunion time! Trisha and her cousins can hardly wait to see one another again. They can’t decide what they like best: the great feast (with zillions of meatloafs and gazillions of Jell-O salads), the softball game, the storytelling . . . the yearly rituals go on and on. But this year, Gramma has a new surprise in store: She promises to teach the grandchildren to catch lightning in a jar. Lightning in a jar! Trisha can’t wait to find out what she means. It’s a secret she will pass down to her own grandchildren one day, along with the family stories handed down with love through all the generations.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
2,197
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
700L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~Q
Scholastic level
M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
59932
Publication
Published
June 3, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399231643

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