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    Brave Clara Barton

    Part of Step into Reading

    Author Frank Murphy
    Illustrated by Sarah Green
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    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    On sale Feb 27, 2018 | 48 Pages | 9781524715595
    Grades 6-8
    Reading Level: Lexile 550L | Fountas & Pinnell O
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    A Step 3 beginning-reader biography of Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton!

    Meet a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless "Angel of the Battlefield"! This Step 3 biography follows Clara as she helps her brother recover from a terrible injury, overcomes her timidity and works as a teacher, and finally fights her way to the front lines of the Civil War, where she helps soldiers wounded in battle. Clara's story is a testament to the strength and grit of women, and is a role model who trancends history. Sarah Green's lovely and delicate illustrations render Clara's life in an appropriate and approachable way for young readers.

    Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
    Frank Murphy has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary and middle school level. A popular speaker, Murphy is the author of many fun historical fiction books for young readers. He lives in Holland, PA. View titles by Frank Murphy
    Sarah Green View titles by Sarah Green

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    A Step 3 beginning-reader biography of Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton!

    Meet a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless "Angel of the Battlefield"! This Step 3 biography follows Clara as she helps her brother recover from a terrible injury, overcomes her timidity and works as a teacher, and finally fights her way to the front lines of the Civil War, where she helps soldiers wounded in battle. Clara's story is a testament to the strength and grit of women, and is a role model who trancends history. Sarah Green's lovely and delicate illustrations render Clara's life in an appropriate and approachable way for young readers.

    Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

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    Frank Murphy has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary and middle school level. A popular speaker, Murphy is the author of many fun historical fiction books for young readers. He lives in Holland, PA. View titles by Frank Murphy
    Sarah Green View titles by Sarah Green

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