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The Break-In
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Cohen, Tish
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Grass Roots Press 2012
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Marcus and Alex have two things in common - they each have a broken heart and a plan. Marcus wants to win back his girlfriend. He is ready to stage a break-in for her. Eleven-year-old Alex wants to find his father's killer. He has a gun and may be ready to use it. When Marcus and Alex cross paths, they make a mess. But in a strange way, they also begin to understand each other. The Break-In is a funny story about finding brotherhood in dark times. Lexile level: HL530L

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Street Date:
07/15/2012
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781927499429
ASIN:
B008N2V52O
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APA Citation (style guide)

Tish Cohen. (2012). The Break-In. Grass Roots Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Tish Cohen. 2012. The Break-In. Grass Roots Press.

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Tish Cohen, The Break-In. Grass Roots Press, 2012.

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Tish Cohen. The Break-In. Grass Roots Press, 2012. Web.

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