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Down the Road
Contributor(s): Schertle, Alice (Author), Lewis, E. B. (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0152024719 ISBN-13: 9780152024710
Publisher: Clarion Books

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2000
Annotation: A young girl discovers that growing up brings challenges and surprises. Full-color illustrations.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Parents
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience

Dewey: E

LCCN: 94009901

Age Level: 4-7

Grade Level: PreK-2

Lexile Measure: 580 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Guided Reading: M (Grade 2)

Physical Information: 0.13" H x 11.02" W x 9.52" L (0.47 lbs) 40 pages

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: California Young Reader Medal, Nominee, Primary, 1998

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/18/2000 pg. 113

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 14406
Reading Level: 3.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Mama and Papa agree that eggs for breakfast would be nice, but they're too busy to go to the store. So they decide that Hetty is old enough to go by herself. Although she practices walking smoothly up the hill so she won't break the precious eggs, she can't help running all the way down. Young readers will hold their breath as Hetty tries her very best to get those eggs home safely. "The story is remarkable for its evocative imagery, and the loving interchange between the characters sets a charming tone. The words are perfectly complemented by Lewis's dazzling, impressionistic watercolors that show the joyous power of love and depict a warmly supportive world in which Hetty ventures forth toward independence. A fine book that speaks straight to the heart."--Booklist

Contributor Bio(s): Schertle, Alice: -

Alice Schertle is a poet and the author of many well-loved books for children, including the beloved, best-selling Little Blue Truck series, Very Hairy Bear, Button Up!, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.

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