Jane Kurtz
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jupiter is used to being a planet of one, and she likes it that way. But then a cousin, who Jupiter never even knew existed, comes from Ethiopia to stay for the summer, and Jupiter is put in charge of taking care of her. A lyrical and memorable story of family, friendship, and community—perfect for fans of Katherine Hannigan's Ida B and Holly Goldberg Sloan's Counting by 7s.
Jupiter and her family have spent their lives on the road,
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that proclaimed that it was time - long overdue - for all men to be treated as equals. Today his beliefs are more important than ever, and author Jane Kurtz explains Dr. King's words in language even the youngest reader can understand"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kofi can't sleep in his new home in the United States, so his older sister Abena soothes his fears about life in a different country by telling him two folktales from their native Ghana about the nature of wisdom and perseverance.
5) Trouble
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A retelling of a traditional Eritrean tale in which a young goatherd disobeys his father by inadvertently trading away the board game that was supposed to keep him out of trouble.