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Sisters Long Ago Paperback – March 1, 1992
- Reading age9 - 12 years
- Print length160 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level4 - 6
- Lexile measure680L
- Dimensions5 x 0.5 x 5.5 inches
- PublisherAladdin
- Publication dateMarch 1, 1992
- ISBN-100671734334
- ISBN-13978-0671734336
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- Publisher : Aladdin (March 1, 1992)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0671734334
- ISBN-13 : 978-0671734336
- Reading age : 9 - 12 years
- Lexile measure : 680L
- Grade level : 4 - 6
- Item Weight : 4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.5 x 5.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,631,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #75,120 in Children's Literature (Books)
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About the author
I've published 53 books; all but two are for children. I wrote magazine articles, short stories, and plays for many years before I discovered that what I like best is to write books for kids.
When I was twelve, I was paralyzed with polio. I made almost a full recovery but I remember that time of my life so clearly that it's easy for me to write from the viewpoint of a twelve or thirteen-year-old.
I'm always thrilled when one of my books wins a state young reader award, because I know those awards are voted on by children.
I am a widow who was married for 48 years. I have two grown children and four grandchildren. I live on a small wildlife sanctuary near Mt. Rainier National Park and I often have deer and elk in my yard.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014I like the part when willow had to scrub down and wear a mask and gown or talk through the plastic.
I wish I had a picture of it.
I like the parts about Egypt and Amman raw.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015I've been looking for this book for decades. I read it in elementary school & remembered the title, but couldn't find it anywhere for years. So excited to add it to my library!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014I remember reading this book in Junior High. I really enjoyed it back then, and am enjoying it as a grown adult, just remembering my first reactions to reading it as a child. Good find.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2008Willow is 13 years old and on the day of her birthday, while at the lake with a friend celebrating her birthday, she almost drowns. In doing so, Willow sees a memory from early in her childhood of her and her grandparents as her family celebrates Mother's Day. She had made a drawing on yellow construction paper of red lines and squiggles and gave it to her grandmother.
Another memory is recalled as well. That of a girl named Kalos, who lived in ancient Egypt around the time of the New Kingdom. The memory is of Kalos steering her raft toward the East bank of the Nile River. In a moment of distraction, Kalos steers the raft into the snout of a crocodile and the raft is snapped in half, dumping Kalos and her bags of grain into the river.
Kalos is rescued by her little sister Tiy from drowning, just as Willow is rescued by a girl named Helen. Willow had seen her on the beach earlier that day and felt a connection with her. The dreams of Kalos start that night and Willow began keeping track of them to find out what they meant and as a distraction from the fact that her older sister Sara is slowly dying of leukemia.
Willow begins to put things together with the help of Mrs. Evans, a well known psychotherapist, who deals with past life regressions, and during a school project, Willow finds out that she was right; she was Kalos in a past life.
And it all started with the phrase: "Nuk ua em ennu en Xu ammu Xu." "I am one of those shining beings who lives in the light."
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016This was one of my favorite books as a child and I was so excited to find it again!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019Read this book in 90s. One of my favorite books when I was young.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2004I think I read this book when I was about 12 (I'm now 21) and I have to say that it was a very awe inspiring book. I didn't know much about reincarnation before this book, but the book isn't (in it's story) really about reincarnation. What I mean is... it's more about learning to deal with loss, and learning how to cope and have faith in whatever you choose to. I also vividly remember this book having almost a sci-fi sort of feel to it while it kept me guessing on why she was having these "visions/dreams" of a past life. This book truly influenced my young adult reading experince almost as much as "A Wrinkle in Time" did. I think it's educational while not trying to force any ideals/beliefs on you. Also, it's sure to keep the reader entertained. This book has heart, mystery and education all in one... what more could you want?
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2006Even though i havent finished reading the book it is awesome and makes me want to read more....Peg kehret is the best author i have found yet.