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Description
A young girl is torn between her desire to stay home with her family and her desire to go to school and discover the world beyond the mountains that surround them.
Quick Summary
"Ten Cents a Pound" brings to life the tough choice between family and education that many kids around the world face, told through the eyes of a young girl who dreams of learning but also loves her home. Readers will root for this brave girl as she figures out what her heart really wants, and the beautiful mountain setting makes her journey feel like an adventure they can picture themselves taking. If your kid loves the heartwarming classroom stories in "Thank You, Mr. Falker" or books about brave kids making hard choices, they'll be swept up in this touching story. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade, this 411-word book at reading level 3.3 is ideal for early readers who enjoy stories with real emotion and beautiful pictures.