When Sea Becomes Sky
When Sea Becomes Sky
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When Sea Becomes Sky

Written by Gillian McDunn
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8 - 11
Reading age
224
Page count
176
Words per page
~701L
Lexile measure
Feb 28, 2023
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In this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the bond of siblings and the love we’ll always carry with us. Bex and Davey’s summer in the saltmarsh is different this year, thanks to the record-breaking drought. Even the fish seem listless–and each day the water level lowers farther. When they discover a mysterious underwater statue, they’re thrilled at the chance to solve the puzzle of its origin. This is the summer adventure they’ve been waiting for. When they learn of a development plan that will destroy their special spot, they’ll need to act quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes progress happens whether you’re ready or not. What will it mean if Bex and Davey lose their corner of the marsh where otters frolic and dragonflies buzz–their favorite place to be siblings together? As Bex and Davey attempt to save the statue and their beloved marsh, they come to see that the truth is not as simple as it seems . . . ultimately discovering so much more about life, permanence, love, and loss than they ever expected. Award-winning author Gillian McDunn crafts a gorgeous story of love and siblinghood, of secret statues and island life, of holding on and letting go.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781547610853
    Publication Date
    February 28, 2023
    Publisher
    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
    Page Count
    224
    Words Per Page
    176
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022021616
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~701L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    518341
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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