Who Came Down That Road?
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992 · Est. 5 min read

Who Came Down That Road?

By George Ella Lyon, Peter Catalanotto (Illustrator)

A mother reveals family history to her curious son.

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32 pages· 268 words· Est. 5 min read
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A young boy's simple question, "Who came down that road?" leads his mother to unravel a tapestry of family history. From settlers to Civil War soldiers, each ancestor's journey unfolds, revealing the trials and triumphs that shaped their lineage. As stories of courage and resilience emerge, the boy discovers the profound connections that bind him to the past. What secrets and legacies will he uncover on this journey through time?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
268
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD790L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
142787
Publication
Published
March 1, 2011
First published
August 1, 1992
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781935279808

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