Jump into the sky
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, ©2012.
Edition
1st edition.
Physical Desc
344 pages ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 13
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Status
Arcadia Public Library - Children's Fiction
Fic MS Pearsall
1 available
Fic MS Pearsall
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Public Library - Children's Fiction | Fic MS Pearsall | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, ©2012.
Format
Book
Edition
1st edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.8, 13 Points
Level 5.8, 13 Points
Lexile measure
940
Notes
General Note
"A Borzoi Book."
Description
In 1945, thirteen-year-old Levi is sent to find the father he has not seen in three years, going from Chicago, to segregated North Carolina, and finally to Pendleton, Oregon, where he learns that his father's unit, the all-Black 555th paratrooper battalion, will never see combat but finally has a mission. Includes historical notes.
Target Audience
940,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 5-8,5.8,13,SD,Quiz 153128,English fiction.
Local note
Donated to the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room in memory of Jackie Faust-Moreno.
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Juvenile fiction.
Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction.
Historical fiction.
Prejudices -- Juvenile fiction.
Segregation -- Juvenile fiction.
United States -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile fiction.
United States. -- Army. -- Parachute Infantry Battalion, 555th -- Juvenile fiction.
War fiction.
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction.
Historical fiction.
Prejudices -- Juvenile fiction.
Segregation -- Juvenile fiction.
United States -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile fiction.
United States. -- Army. -- Parachute Infantry Battalion, 555th -- Juvenile fiction.
War fiction.
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pearsall, S. (2012). Jump into the sky (1st edition.). Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pearsall, Shelley. 2012. Jump Into the Sky. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pearsall, Shelley. Jump Into the Sky Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pearsall, Shelley. Jump Into the Sky 1st edition., Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
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