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Keep The Lights Burning, Abbie Paperback – Illustrated, Aug. 1 1985

by Peter Roop (Author), Connie Roop (Author), Peter E. Hanson (Illustrator)
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    260L
  6. Dimensions
    14.61 x 0.33 x 21.59 cm
  7. Publisher
    First Avenue Editions
  8. Publication date
    Aug. 1 1985
  9. ISBN-10
    0876144547
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0876144541
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"Based on a true story of an 1856 storm off the coast of Maine, Abbie's tale is one of endurance and bravery...One of the best historical beginning-to-reads--a refreshing cold blast of salty real life."

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Peter Roop, in collaboration with his wife Connie, has written many nonfiction books for children, including TALES OF FAMOUS AMERICANS and TALES OF FAMOUS HEROES. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ First Avenue Editions; Illustrated edition (Aug. 1 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0876144547
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0876144541
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 90.7 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.61 x 0.33 x 21.59 cm
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    4.7 out of 5 stars 222 ratings

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