Published: New York: Anthem Books, 2009
183 pages
Target Audience: ages 8-12
Reading level: 5.3
Genre: Multicultural
Themes: Friendship, Middle East
Synopsis: As letters flow back and forth, between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides, sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other.
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This captivating story will pull readers quickly through the pages with curiosity and intrigue. Many will relate strongly to the colorful character of Abby, with her love of outdoor activities and hatred of homework. Abby just may be able to inspire a new interest in learning.
About the author: Andrew Clements
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