Worth
Worth
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Worth

Written by A. LaFaye
Paperback
$8.99
$8.58
9 - 12
Reading age
144
Page count
179
Words per page
770L
Lexile measure
May 1, 2006
Publication date

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Before the accident Nathaniel’s life seemed pretty good. His help around the farm made his father proud. But now, with a busted leg, Nathaniel can’t do farmwork anymore, so his father adopts another son through the Orphan Train. Feeling replaced and useless, Nathaniel attends school for the first time. Meanwhile, sturdy and strong John is able to do the work that earns Pa’s attention. But the truth is, John Worth has his own set of troubles. He is treated more like a servant than a son. Kept awake at night by nightmares of his family’s death, he remembers having a pa who took pride in him. But now he has no one, until a community battle and a special book reveal a potential friend – and a chance for understanding.

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culturehistoryfamilyadoptionfather-son relationshipsrural livingfrontier and pioneer lifeorphans19th centuryfarm life and ranch life1850-1899Nebraska

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781416916246
    Publication Date
    May 1, 2006
    Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    144
    Words Per Page
    179
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2003008101
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    68961487
    Lexile® Level
    770L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    79584
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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