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The Pecan Sheller

From the Series S25 Carolrhoda Books Set 1
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On pre-order until 04/01/2025 $14.24

In 1930s San Antonio, thirteen-year-old Petra dreams of going to college and becoming a writer.
But with her beloved father dead, two younger siblings to care for, and with a stepmother struggling to make ends meet, Petra has to drop out of school to shell pecans at a factory. Hoping it's only temporary, she tries not to despair over the grueling work conditions. But after the unhealthy environment leads to tragedy and workers' already low wages are cut, Petra knows things need to change. She and her coworkers go on strike for higher wages and safer conditions, risking everything they have for the hope of a better future.
"Heart-warming and enraging in equal parts, this important American story reveals the power of family, community, and hope."--Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times-bestselling author

Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Copyright 2025
BISACS JUV016150, JUV039290, JUV039070
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Carolrhoda Books ®
Series S25 Carolrhoda Books Set 1
Language English
Number of Pages 256
ISBN 9798765610527
Title Format Hardcover
Release Date 2025-04-01
Author Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Guided Reading Level V
 

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