Chinatown Adventure

By Laura E. Williams
    Paperback: $8.50

    A young Chinese American girl is spending the day in Chinatown with her mother. With so many interesting things to buy, how will she spend her money?

    Front cover for Aventura en el barrio Chino by Laura Williams and Laura E. Williams
    This book is also available in Spanish
    Aventura en el barrio Chino
    By Laura E. Williams

    Description

    A young Chinese American girl is spending the day in Chinatown with her mother. With so many interesting things to buy, how will she spend her money?

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    About the Creators

    Laura E. Williams
    Laura E. Williams

    Laura E. Williams is the author of numerous award-winning picture books and middle grade novels. Born in South Korea and adopted by an American family, Williams has since lived and traveled all over the world. She and her husband live in Farmington, Connecticut. Visit her on the Web at lauraewilliams.com.

    Paperback

  • ISBN 9781584306641
  • Publication Date Sep 01, 2003
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.125 lbs
  • Page Count 16
  • Word Count 116
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • Themes Adoption, Asian / Asian American / AAPI, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Colors, Counting Money / Everyday Math, Cultural Diversity, Families, Food, Informational / Expository Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Photographic Illustrations, Weather / Seasons / Clothing
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 6
  • Grade Range 1
  • Guided Reading F
  • DRA 10
  • Interest Level 1
  • Lexile Code AD
  • Lexile Level 310
  • Reading Level 1
  • Bebop Reading Emergent
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