Publisher: Rourke Publishing

Copyright Date: 2016

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 08/01/15

Illustrator: Abbott, Simon,

Pages: 96 pages

ISBN: 1-634-30398-9

ISBN 13: 978-1-634-30398-9

Dewey: Fic

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Vacations. Juvenile fiction.
Brothers and sisters. Juvenile fiction.
Vacations. Fiction.
Brothers and sisters. Fiction.
India. Juvenile fiction.
India. Fiction.

Language: English

Word Count: 11,857

Reading Level: 5.3

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.3 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 177573 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 800L

Guided Reading Level: R

Twins, Anara and Samal, love to travel with their mom and little brother, Oliver. Having a mom that works for UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, means the family gets to travel to the coolest places. Sometimes their dad or their grandma from Finland, Vovo, are able to tag along and visit the most amazing places.

India is totally better than spending all summer at camp. Traveling through busy citifies and Indias countryside, the Nylunds experience rickshaws, spicy foods, and, Ollies favorite, history. Things get complicated when the kids encounter the many homeless children, mistreatment of Anaras beloved elephants, and 13 hour surprise trip. Can the Nylunds survive Indias hot, humid weather? Will they make it through the mountains to the Valley of Flowers? Can they help all the homeless children wandering in India?

These adventure books are perfect for your fluent reader. They develop independent reading through longer, complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and minimal illustrations.
 Extensive back matter
 Addresses social issues such as friendships, family, and growing up
 Explores cultures and countries around the world