World in Between: Based on a True Refugee Story
World in Between: Based on a True Refugee Story
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World in Between: Based on a True Refugee Story

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8 - 12
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384
Page count
219
Words per page
~769L
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Jul 27, 2021
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Co-written by a New York Times best-selling author, this moving story of a Muslim boy’s exile from war-torn Bosnia to the United States offers a riveting refugee saga.​ Kenan loves drawing and playing soccer with his friends. He wants to be a famous athlete, hates it when his classmates trash his buck teeth by calling him “Bugs Bunny,” and fights with his big brother, who’s too busy and cool for him lately. Sometimes his parents drive him crazy, but he feels loved and protected–until the war ruins everything. Soon, Kenan’s family is trapped in their home with little food or water, surrounded by enemies. Ten months later, with help from friends and strangers, they finally make it out of the country alive. But that’s only the beginning of their journey. An action-packed page-turner with heart about a kid doing his best during difficult times, World in Between celebrates the power of community and resilience, hope and kindness.

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friendshipheroeshistoryimmigration and emigrationsoccerwarrefugeeschildhood20th centurysocial themesprejudice and racismpolitics and governmentboys and men1990sethnic relationsthe Balkans

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780358439875
    Publication Date
    July 27, 2021
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Page Count
    384
    Words Per Page
    219
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~769L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    13
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    516157
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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