Based on a true story, this inspiring tale shows how a desperate situation can be improved by finding common ground through play. Information about refugees and the real-life inspiration for the book's main character. Online resources and rules for sports and games. "What You Can Do." Full-color map and photographs. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World
Level Sports Elementary Plus
Pages Count 32
Genre Fiction
Topics Soccer. Refugee camps. Tanzania. Africa. Burundi. Bullying. Children and war.
Lexile 650L
Trim Size 9 1/2" x 12 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-04-03
JLG Release Date Jul 2017
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Sports Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Sports Elementary Plus
Sports Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
For Grades 1-4
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