Under the Lemon Moon Contributor(s): Fine, Edith Hope (Author), King Moreno, René (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1584300515 ISBN-13: 9781584300519 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 Annotation: When Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the family's garden, she sees a man creeping away with a sack of fruit from her beloved lemon tree. Rosalinda seeks out La Anciana for advice. The wise woman offers an inventive way to help the tree and the man driven to steal her lemons. A "Parents' Choice" Silver Honor Award winner. Full-color illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Country Life |
Dewey: E |
Lexile Measure: 600 |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.8" W x 10.6" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 26762 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Honor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden. One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack-full of fruit from Rosalinda's beloved lemon tree. After consulting with family and neighbors about how to save her sick tree, Rosalinda sets out in search of La Anciana, the Old One, the only person who might have a solution to Rosalinda's predicament. When she finally meets La Anciana, the old woman offers an inventive way for Rosalinda to help her tree-and the Night Man who was driven to steal her lemons. Set in the Mexican countryside, Under the Lemon Moon shines with the light of generosity and forgiveness. The gentle story and glowing illustrations make this tale perfect for sharing with young readers who are discovering how it feels to receive and give gifts. |