Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea

By Sungju Lee and Elizabeth McClelland, Susan Elizabeth McClelland

Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Abrams Imprint Amulet ISBN

9781419721328

Awards and Honors 2019 Red Maple Award Non-Fiction Winner
CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2017, 9–12
2017 Notable Books for a Global Society
Parents’ Choice Award Winner, Nonfiction Silver
2016 Cybils Award Winner, Young Adult Nonfiction

Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea

Name: Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea
SKU: 9781419721328J
Price: 17.30 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Sold Out

SKU

9781419721328J

Skip to the end of the images gallery

Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Social Issue: Harsh Realities of Life,Violence: Mild Violence

Details

This is the intense memoir of a North Korean boy named Sungju who is forced at age twelve to live on the streets and fend for himself. Letter from the author. A brief history of twentieth-century Korea. Glossary.

More Information

More Information
K Standard MARC Records Download Standard MARC Records Cover Art Download Cover Art

Reviews 2

More Information
AR Level 5.9 AR Points 12.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey 951.9305 Title alpha Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea Category Nonfiction High Plus Pages Count 320 Genre Nonfiction Topics Sungju Lee. Memoir. Childhood and youth. Family. Boys. North Korea. Biography. Homeless boys. Street children. Prison camps. Survival. Cultural heritage. People and places. Asia. Social issues. Homelessness and poverty. History of North Korea, 1994–2011. SRC Level 5.700000 SRC Points 18.000000 Lexile 880L Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" JLG Span Fall Language English Rights type Print Publication date 2016-08-31 JLG Release Date Oct 2016 Minimum grade 9 Maximum grade 12 Reading level High Format Print

Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

Nonfiction High Plus

Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

For Grades 9 & Up

This collection features engaging nonfiction titles, curated for teen readers who are curious about the world and eager to explore big ideas. Covering topics such as history, science, pop culture, and biography, selections emphasize strong storytelling, thoughtful research, and accessible presentation. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.

14 books per Year

$378.00 per Year

Interests

Nonfiction, Biographies, History, STEAM, Pop Culture

Like this book? Get more like this every month.

LEARN MORE

Hardcover edition

9781419721328

Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea

CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Social Issue: Harsh Realities of Life,Violence: Mild Violence

Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

Nonfiction High Plus

Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

Interests

Member Services

Company

More

Connect

Hardcover edition

9781419721328

Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea

CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Social Issue: Harsh Realities of Life,Violence: Mild Violence

Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

Nonfiction High Plus

Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

Interests

Get In Touch

Member Services

Company

More

Connect