The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

by Dan Gemeinhart (Author)

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Coyote Sunrise
Twelve-year-old Coyote and her father rush to Poplin Springs, Washington, in their old school bus save a memory box buried in a park that will soon be demolished.
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ALA/Booklist

Narrator Coyote is legendary: wise, thoughtful, and perceptive...The narrative is beautifully paced and ranges easily from comic to bittersweet.

Publishers Weekly

Sincere friendships, inventive obstacles, and emotional depth propel the cross-country trip as the winning protagonist stakes a claim for her future by reclaiming the past.

School Library Journal

Gr 5–8-In Gemeinhart's latest heartwarming realistic fiction novel, authentic life experiences are tackled and resilience reigns supreme. Coyote is a young girl traveling the American countryside with her father. The pair made a home of a refurbished school bus after a terrible car accident killed Coyote's mother and two sisters. When Coyote learns that a park that holds an important part of her past is set to be demolished, she and her father set a course back to Washington state. Through their travels, Coyote and her father pick up a kitten, wayward travelers, and knowledge of all kinds. Readers will be drawn into the story of Coyote immediately. Her authentic voice and personality shine. Gemeinhart takes readers on a cross-country experience of self-discovery and empathetic growth. The realistic cast of characters that join Coyote add dimension and depth to an already spirited story. Readers who have experienced loss will see themselves, while those that have not will learn through Coyote's eyes. VERDICT A must-read and purchase for every school library. Truly a story that will engage readers of all types.-Elizabeth Pelayo, St. Charles East High School, IL

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ADVENTURE & ACCEPTANCE

This book is full of twists and turns. Coyote is a unique individual who has a mission she needs to accomplish. Amazing read!

Dan Gemeinhart

Dan Gemeinhart is the # 1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Midnight Children, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, The Honest Truth, Some Kind of Courage, Scar Island, and Good Dog. A former elementary teacher-librarian and lifelong book nerd, He lives with his wife and three daughters in a small town in Washington state.

ShinYeon Moon is a New York-based illustrator. She received her MFA from the School of Visual Arts, where she has also taught. Her work has been recognized by various illustration publications. She is also the illustrator of Laolao's Dumplings.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250233615
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
Publication date
July 21, 2020
Series
Coyote Sunrise
BISAC categories
JUV039030 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Death & Dying
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV013090 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Alternative Family
Library of Congress categories
Fathers and daughters
Single-parent families
Grief
Automobile travel
2020 Teachers' Choice
2020 - 2020
A California Young Reader Gold Medal Winner
2019 CYBILS Award for Middle Grade Fiction
2019 - 2019
A Junior Library Guild Selection

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