Sacred Places
by Yolen, Jane
ALA Notable/Best BooksALA Best Book for Young AdultsMisc./OtherNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies8Other Religions
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AR Book Level
5.7
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,295
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
70412 EN
About this book
Through vivid verses, Jane Yolen takes readers on a poetic pilgrimage to sacred places around the world, from the bustling streets of Mecca to the serene banks of the Ganges and the soaring arches of Christian cathedrals. Each poem explores the rituals, history, and spiritual devotion that give these locations their reverence, highlighting how different cultures express faith through the landscape. The collection invites readers to reflect on the shared human longing for the sacred.
