Title
The Lunch Thief
Illustrator
Robert Casilla
Publisher
Tilbury House
Publication Year
2010
ISBN
9780884483113
Pages
32 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picture book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
Rafael is angry that a new student is stealing lunches, but he takes time to learn what the real problem is before acting.
Grade Level
K-3, 3-5
Lexile Measure
AD620L
Diversity Topics
Family Relationships; Homelessness; homeless child; homeless family; displaced; living in a motel
Main Character
male child
Race/Ethnicities
Hispanic / White
Family Formation
mother and father
Awards
San Diego Book Award, 2011, Finalist
Skipping Stones Honor Award, 2011, Winner, Multicultural And International
Keywords
fire; theft; food; friendship; lunch; sharing; group project; hunger
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Bromley, Anne C., "The Lunch Thief" (2010). Diverse Families. 460.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/460