HarperCollins, 2004-28-12
Shoeshine Girl
Shoeshine Girl
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SKU:9780064402286
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Sara’s summer doesn’t start the way she planned, but unexpected challenges spark unexpected growth. As she learns to shine shoes—and navigate friendship, humility, and hard work—Sara begins to see value in others and in herself. This quiet story glows with themes of dignity, maturity, and the surprising grace of everyday work.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 2.5
Age Range • 6-10
Pages • 96
Subjects • Friendship • Behavior • Shoe shiners
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books • Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
This chapter book from acclaimed author Clyde Robert Bulla is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.
Who ever heard of a shoeshine girl?
The last thing Sarah Ida wants to do is spend the summer with her Aunt Claudia. But when her parents send her away because of problems at home, that is exactly what she has to do. With no allowance and no fun to be had, Sarah Ida decides to look for a job. But who will hire a ten year old? Al, the shoeshine man, will!
Sarah loves her job, even if it means getting knee-deep in shoe polish everyday. Then something terrible happens and it looks like the shoeshine stand will have to close forever. If Sarah Ida wants to keep it open, she'll have to learn a few lessons about growing up along the way ...
