IllustratorsIllustrated by Andrés Vera MartínezEdition
Library edition
PublisherLernerImprintGraphic UniverseISBN
9780761365877
Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2012; SLJ Best Children’s Books 2012, Fiction; Horn Book Fanfare 2012, Fiction; 2012 Cybils Award Finalist, Elementary/Middle Grade Graphic Novels
Da Qin and her little sister, Xiao Qin, grew up in the city of Wuhan, China, in the 1970s—as their country was changing in exciting and confusing ways. Glossary. Time line. Translations of Chinese characters. Map. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
Category Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Pages Count 108
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Graphic novels. China. Family. Class differences. Growing up. Sisters.
SRC Level 4.400000
SRC Points 4.000000
Lexile 710L
Trim Size 7" x 9"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Classroom
Publication date 2012-09-30
JLG Release Date Mar 2013
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This 14-book collection features book-length graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. With a mix of humor, adventure, and thought-provoking themes, these selections provide an engaging reading experience that can turn even reluctant readers into eager ones.