Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.0
Points
7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
49173
Points per Word
0.000142
Page Count
252
Points per Page
0.027778
Description
Life has been hard for 14-year-old Mehrigul, a member of the Uyghur tribal group scorned by the Chinese communist regime, so when an American offers to buy all the baskets she can make in three weeks, Mehrigul strives for a better future for herself.
Quick Summary
When an American offers to buy all the baskets a 14-year-old Uyghur girl can make in three weeks, she sees a rare chance to change her future. Readers will be drawn into the vivid market stalls, the clever art of weaving vines, and the nail-biting countdown that puts everything at stake. If your kid enjoys the hope-filled struggle of "The Breadwinner", they will find this story equally moving and inspiring. It works best for ages 10-13, or students in grades 5-7.