{"product_id":"9-kilometers-hardcover","title":"9 Kilometers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaudio Aguilera\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGabriela Lyon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLawrence Schimel\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathical \u003c\/b\u003eHonor Book - Grades 3-5 (2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) \u003c\/b\u003eOutstanding International Books List - PreK-2 (2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eBest Picture Books of the Year List (2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Public Library \u003c\/b\u003eBest Books for Kids List (2023) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA memorable, compelling story about the perseverance of a child and the human right to education.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sky is still dark when a young boy leaves home for school. He has a long path ahead: nine kilometers--over five-and-a-half miles--through the mountains and rain forests of Chile. But the boy doesn't mind. While he walks, he can count butterflies and lizards, and he can think about where the 15,000 steps he takes every morning could lead. Nine kilometers could bring the boy across ninety soccer fields, up the world's ten largest buildings, or into a classroom at last...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet against the lush backdrop of southern Chile, this book features one of the many children around the world who travel long distances in order to go to school. After the story, thoughtfully illustrated back matter explores the unique birds of Chile and the courage of similar students' journeys in other countries. Striking and timely, \u003ci\u003e9 Kilometers\u003c\/i\u003e will open lasting conversations about social inequalities, the value of learning, and the resilience of those who push past obstacles toward a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMississippi Children's Museum \u003c\/b\u003eThe Magnolia Book Awards 3rd-5th Grade Nominee (2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatin American Studies Program \u003c\/b\u003eAméricas Award Honor Book (2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Children's Book Council \u003c\/b\u003eLibrarian FAVORITES List 3rd-5th Grade (2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCenter for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e Best Multicultural Children's Books List (2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 Kilometers\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53457804525875,"sku":"9780802856005","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/O5yGiTiNhM9780802856005.webp?v=1781272468","url":"https:\/\/rbangel-store.myshopify.com\/products\/9-kilometers-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}