Maxwell's Mountain
Illustrator
Nicole Wong
Publisher
Charlesbidge
Publication Year
2006
ISBN
9781580890472
Pages
32 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picture book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
After preparing to be an outdoorsman, Maxwell sets out to climb the mountain in the park.
Grade Level
K-3
Lexile Measure
AD560L
Diversity Topics
Racial Diversity; Biracial; Interracial; biracial child; interracial family; interracial marriage; mixed race
Main Character
male child
Race/Ethnicities
Asian / White
Family Formation
mother and father
Awards
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 2007, Highly Commended
Choices, 2007 Picture Books for School-Age Children
Recommended Picture Books Featuring Interracial Families, 2011 Picture Book
Keywords
mountaineering; parks; climbing; endurance; toy soldier; challenge; expedition; research
Diversity Impact
indirect
STARS Citation
Becker, Shari, "Maxwell's Mountain" (2006). Diverse Families. 320.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/320