Burnt Toast
Stan’s little sister, Astra, has always been sick – and sometimes it’s not so easy for Stan. A sensitive story about personal growth and empathy.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 November 2024
Reading year level: 6
Topics: challenge, emotions, empathy, family, grandparents, identity, illness, jealousy, resilience, resentment, siblings
Burnt Toast
Words by Nan Blanchard
Illustrations by Audrey Anderson
Stan’s little sister, Astra, has always been sick – and sometimes it’s not so easy for Stan. A sensitive story about personal growth and empathy.
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