Peace Locomotion
The stunning companion to the National Book Award finalist book, LOCOMOTION--from four-time Newbery Honor-winning author, Jacqueline Woodson.
Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he's living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it's his job to be the "rememberer"--and write down everything that happens while they're growing up.
Lonnie's musings are bittersweet; he's happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.
Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thought-provoking companion to Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language.
Lonnie's reflections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.
Target age group 10 and up
Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he's living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it's his job to be the "rememberer"--and write down everything that happens while they're growing up.
Lonnie's musings are bittersweet; he's happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.
Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thought-provoking companion to Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language.
Lonnie's reflections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.
Target age group 10 and up
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6-8
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2Emotions & Feelings
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeSiblings
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Awards
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AuthorWoodson, Jacqueline
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Lexile Level860
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AR Level4.7
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherPenguin Publisher (USA)
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Publication Date7/8/2010
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Pages176
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Dimensions0.4 H × 8.1 L × 5.4 W
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