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Becoming Naomi Leon Pam Munoz Ryan YA Coming Of Age Award Winning Homeschool

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Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Type
Novel
Title
Becoming Naomi Leon
Age Level
Ages 9-12, Young Adults
Subjects
Adventure
ISBN
9780439269971

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0439269970
ISBN-13
9780439269971
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46754808

Product Key Features

Book Title
Becoming Naomi León (Scholastic Gold)
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
People & Places / Mexico, People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Family / Siblings, Family / Multigenerational
Publication Year
2005
Features
Reprint
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Format
Perfect

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2004-000346
Reviews
Awards and Praise for Becoming Naomi León :A Pura Belpré Honor BookAmericas Award, CommendedSchneider Family Book Award WinnerTomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award WinnerBook Sense Book of the Year Award Honor Book"Engrossing." -- The New York Times "Ryan's sure-handed storytelling and affection for her characters convey a clear sense of Naomi's triumph, as she becomes "who I was meant to be." Kirkus Reviews , starred review"Once again, Ryan crystallizes the essence of settings and characters through potent, economic prose... a tender tale about family love and loyalty." Publishers Weekly , starred review"Exciting...heartbreaking." -- Booklist "[Becoming Naomi León] has its own uniquely affecting emotional core." -- The Horn Book "Ryan has written a moving book about family dynamics. While she explores the youngsters' Mexican heritage and gives a vivid picture of life in and the art of Oaxaca, her story is universal, showing the strong bonds and love that make up an extended family. All of the characters are well drawn, and readers will share Naomi's fear until the judge makes the final decision about her future." -- School Library Journal "Symbols abound, and readers of all ages will enjoy reading of Naomi's transformation and triumph." -- VOYA, Awards and Praise for Becoming Naomi León : A Pura Belpré Honor Book Americas Award, Commended Schneider Family Book Award Winner Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Winner Book Sense Book of the Year Award Honor Book "Engrossing." -- The New York Times "Ryan's sure-handed storytelling and affection for her characters convey a clear sense of Naomi's triumph, as she becomes "who I was meant to be." Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Once again, Ryan crystallizes the essence of settings and characters through potent, economic prose... a tender tale about family love and loyalty." Publishers Weekly , starred review "Exciting...heartbreaking." -- Booklist "[Becoming Naomi León] has its own uniquely affecting emotional core." -- The Horn Book "Ryan has written a moving book about family dynamics. While she explores the youngsters' Mexican heritage and gives a vivid picture of life in and the art of Oaxaca, her story is universal, showing the strong bonds and love that make up an extended family. All of the characters are well drawn, and readers will share Naomi's fear until the judge makes the final decision about her future." -- School Library Journal "Symbols abound, and readers of all ages will enjoy reading of Naomi's transformation and triumph." -- VOYA
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Becoming Naomi Le n joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content A Pura Belpr Honor Book "Engrossing." -- New York Times Naomi Soledad Le n Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as "nobody special." But according to Gram's self-prophecies, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. Luckily, Naomi also has her carving to strengthen her spirit. And life with Gram and her little brother, Owen, is happy and peaceful. That is, until their mother reappears for the first time in seven years, stirring up all sorts of questions and challenging Naomi to discover who she really is., From Newbery Honoree and New York Times bestseller Pam Muñoz Ryan comes a gripping story about familial love, loyalty, and identity. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Rita Williams-Garcia. Becoming Naomi Leon joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! Schneider Family Book Award Winner Pura Belpré Honor Book Children's Literature Legacy Award Winner "Engrossing." -- New York Times Naomi Soledad León Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as "nobody special." But according to Gram's self-prophecies, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. Luckily, Naomi also has her carving to strengthen her spirit. And life with Gram and her little brother, Owen, is happy and peaceful. That is, until their mother reappears for the first time in seven years, stirring up all sorts of questions and challenging Naomi to discover who she really is., Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as "nobody special." But according to Gram, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. And with Gram and her little brother, Owen, life at Avocado Acres Trailer Rancho in California is happy and peaceful...until their mother reappears after seven years of being gone, stirring up all sorts of questions and challenging Naomi to discover and proclaim who she really is., From the award-winning author of "Esperanza Rising" comes a riveting novel about family and identity, drawn from the warmth, wisdom, and love of Ryan's own Mexican and Oklahoman heritages.

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