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Operatic

Kyo Maclear

Near the end of middle school, Charlotte “Charlie” Noguchi must choose a perfect song for a music-class assignment. Her attention is pulled by her feelings for classmate Emile and by concern for Luka, who has been absent from school for weeks. Charlie also faces bullying and finds comfort while learning about opera singer Maria Callas. Soft, dramatic drawings explore musical history alongside Charlie’s changing school life.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
GN480L
ATOS Book Level
3.4
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
1
Word Count
4938
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
M
Themes
Bullying · History · Love · Music · School
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
April 1, 2019
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9781554989720
Language
English
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