AR Book Level
5.2
AR Points
5
Word Count
33,157
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
123416 EN
About this book
In ancient Mesopotamia around 2600 B.C., a severe drought forces a family to send their two children, Jomar and Zefa, to the city of Ur. Jomar becomes an apprentice to a goldsmith while Zefa struggles to avoid being sold into slavery. The siblings must work together and overcome their differences to survive in the dangerous city. This historical fiction story follows the siblings as they navigate life in ancient Ur and learn to rely on each other.
