Return to Sender
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 2013
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"Return to Sender" by Kevin Henkes follows the story of a young girl named Ella who is dealing with the complexities of change and family dynamics. After her father is injured and their farm faces challenges, a new family of Mexican immigrants arrives to help. As Ella forms a bond with one of the workers, she learns about friendship, communication, and the importance of understanding different cultures. The narrative explores themes of empathy, acceptance, and the impact of economic hardship, showcasing Ella's journey toward building connections and finding her voice amid adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Greenwillow Books .
A brand new author to the Puffin list, Kevin Henke's novels include The Birthday Room, Sun & Spoon and Words of Stone. Among his acclaimed picture books, many of which are published here in the UK, are the number one bestseller Wemberley Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen and the charming Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
