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What Is Given from the Heart

Patricia C. McKissack

After James Otis loses his father and his family’s farm, he and Mama have little to spare. When Irene Temple and her daughter Sarah lose their home in a fire, Mama decides they can assemble a donation for them. Otis weighs several cherished possessions as possible gifts, while Mama sews an apron from her white tablecloth. Her decision helps Otis find his own way to contribute.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD660L
ATOS Book Level
3.3
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1095
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
P
Themes
Community · Family · Grief And Loss · Kindness
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade
Published
January 1, 2019
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9780375836152
Language
English
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