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