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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1967 · Est. 3 hour read

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By Virginia Hamilton

A summer on a farm leads to an unexpected friendship.

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25,307 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Elizabeth's summer at her uncle's farm takes an unexpected turn when she befriends a striking woman who raises hogs and resembles a queen. What secrets does this enigmatic figure hold?

At a glance

Format: Library Binding
Words: 25,307
Reading age: 9–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 690L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination Books about race and identity Books about farms Books about discovery Books about childhood

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Reading levels

ATOS: 4.59
F&P level: ~P
AR points: 4
AR interest level: MG
AR quiz: 250

Publication

Published: April 30, 1993
First published: January 1, 1967
Publisher: Bt Bound

Edition

Language: English
Type: Chapter Book

Identifiers

ISBN: 9780808593225
OCLC: 26504175

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