{"product_id":"9-kilometers-stories-from-latin-america-sla","title":"9 Kilometers (Stories from Latin America (SLA))","description":"Mathical Honor Book - Grades 3-5 (2026)\nThe United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Books List - PreK-2 (2024)\nKirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the Year List (2023)\nThe New York Public Library Best Books for Kids List (2023)\n\nA memorable, compelling story about the perseverance of a child and the human right to education.\nThe 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…\n\nSet 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, 9 Kilometers will open lasting conversations about social inequalities, the value of learning, and the resilience of those who push past obstacles toward a better future.\nMississippi Children’s Museum The Magnolia Book Awards 3rd-5th Grade Nominee (2025)\nLatin American Studies Program Américas Award Honor Book (2024)\nThe Children’s Book Council Librarian FAVORITES List 3rd-5th Grade (2024)\nCenter for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Multicultural Children’s Books List (2023)\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0802856004\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0802856004.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Aguilera, Claudio|Schimel, Lawrence|Lyon, Gabriela\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461256093754,"sku":"DBV.0802856004.G","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0802856004-0.jpg?v=1781206793","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/9-kilometers-stories-from-latin-america-sla","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}