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The Gold Dust Letters


Investigators of the Unknown

School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7

No. of pages 116

Published: 2013

Great for age 7-12 years

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In "The Gold Dust Letters" by Janet Taylor Lisle, the story unfolds in a small town where a young girl named Holly discovers a collection of old letters hidden in a dusty attic. The letters reveal the life of a mysterious woman, and as Holly delves deeper into the past, she unravels secrets and stories that connect the present with the history of her community. The narrative intertwines themes of friendship, discovery, and the impact of the past on the present, ultimately leading Holly on a journey of self-discovery as she learns about courage, resilience, and the bonds that shape our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Investigators Of the Unknown .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 116 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Janet Taylor Lisle's books for young readers have received the Newbery Honor Award (Afternoon of the Elves), the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (The Art of Keeping Cool), Holland's Zilveren Griffel, and Italy's Premio Andersen Award, among other honors. A graduate of Smith College and former journalist, Janet lives in Rhode Island and often draws on Rhode Island history in her work. Visit her online at JanetTaylorLisle. com.

 

This book is in the following series:

Investigators of the Unknown

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Nutmeg Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Nutmeg Book Award.