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Realistic Fiction/

Balancing Act

Balancing Act

Author: Brigitte Henry Cooper , Illustrator: Tim Heitz

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Louie Lin’s parents have just agreed to hire a choreographer to help her prepare for the state championship. To get the training, Louie starts taking Korean tea lessons with her...

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Ages: 8-10

Read time: 2-3 hours

AR LEVEL: 4.9

LEXILE©: 690L

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 2-3 hours

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