A Place for Wild Things
Realistic (fiction) 1,853 words, Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 930L
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Alejandro and his mother live on a Patagonian ranch, or estancia, where they maintain their land in the true gaucho tradition. But when tough times fall on the estancia, the family must decide whether to keep or sell their beloved ranch. A Place for Wild Things is an engaging story that will also introduce students to cultures and traditions of the Patagonia region of South America.
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