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Description
Night Cry by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a middle grades novel about a young girl named Ellen who is often left alone on her family's five-acre Mississippi farm while her father works as a traveling salesman. During one of these times alone, Ellen experiences a terrifying event that forces her to confront her fears. Through this frightening experience, she learns to distinguish between real and imagined dangers. The book is written at a reading level of 5.4 and is intended for middle grade readers in grades 4 through 8.
Quick Summary
Set on a lonely Mississippi farm, this story follows Ellen as she faces her deepest fears when she's left completely alone and something terrifying happens in the dark. Kids will be on the edge of their seats as they experience the heart-pounding moments of Ellen's night-time ordeal, rooting for her to discover whether her fear is real or just her imagination running wild. If your kid loves the suspense and heart of Bridge to Terabithia or the rural adventure of Because of Winn-Dixie, they'll devour this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy stories about brave kids facing the unknown.