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Siberia

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By Ann Halam
Publisher Random House Children's Books - (Wendy Lamb)
Siberia
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When Sloe was tiny, her Papa disappeared and she and her mama went to live in a prison camp in the snowy north, in a time and place when there are no more wild animals. Mamas crime teaching science, and her dedication to the hope that the lost animal species can be reborn. To Sloe, Mamas secret work is magic, as enchanting as Mamas tales of a bright city across the ice where they will be free. Years later, Sloe is sent to a prison school, and Mama disappears. At 13, Sloe escapes, pursued by a mysterious man. With only hope to keep her going, Sloe sets out on a solitary 1000mile journey. But she is not truly alone for Mama left Sloe a gift the seeds of five missing species and the knowledge to bring them to life.

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70079 words70,079 words
272 pages272 pages
Lexile 750LLexile 750L
Grade 4 to 8Grade 4 to 8
Published 2005Published 2005

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Book ISBN:

9780385746502

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