Ghana, 1979: Unlike in Canada, Astrid, twelve, must monitor her younger siblings and not go out alone. Astrid scorns her mom’s paranoia—until a coup makes her reassess. Historical note.
Topics Ghana, Africa. Ghanaian history. Family. Living abroad. Elections. Political coups. Jerry Rawlings (1947- ). Malaria.
SRC Level 4.400000
SRC Points 11.000000
Lexile 720L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-03-31
JLG Release Date Jun 2014
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
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