Perhaps The Black Pearl, by Scott O'Dell, a Newbury Award Winner (1968) on a similar theme; for grades 4-8.
Kristie McGarry
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Cara Rothman <cararothman@gmail.com>
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The 8th grade L.A. teachers are planning to read "The Pearl" next year and want a companion book at a lower reading level. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Cara
Cara Rothman
Library Media Specialist
John Winthrop Middle School
Deep River, CT
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