Mother Teresa

From the Series On My Own Biography

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Growing up in Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu learned from her mother how to care for and give to those who had less than she did. When she was twelve, she heard God’s calling and decided to become a nun, dedicating her life to serving God. Known around the world as Mother Teresa, Agnes taught and cared for the poor of Calcutta. Her dedication and love for all people led her to spend her entire life helping those in need. In this inspiring biography, get to know the bravery and gentleness of the diminutive woman who spread love, hope, and peace to countless people around the world through her generosity and faith.

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978-0-8225-8926-6
$28.99
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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 3
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Social Class, Diverse Books: Social Justice, Diversity
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand On My Own Books
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Publication Date 2011-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.1
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007000, JNF007120, JNF024010
Dewey 271'.97
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level O
ATOS Reading Level 3.4
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 47174
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Afterword, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and Timeline

Reviews

School Library Journal

“Although there are many biographies of Mother Teresa, this one stands out as an inviting and inspiring beginning reader.”
School Library Journal