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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1964 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
A Baby Sister for Frances
By Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)
Part of the Frances series
Feeling left out, Frances plans a daring escape close to home.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,665 ratings
48 pages· 1,358 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Frances feels overshadowed by the new family member and decides to run away, but not too far. As she navigates her feelings of exclusion, will she find her place in the family again? This charming tale explores the heartwarming journey of a young girl seeking belonging.
From the publisher
With a new addition to the family, Frances is feeling left out. So Frances decides to run away–but not too far! This new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,358
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- AD490L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6103
Publication
- Published
- October 4, 2011
- First published
- January 1, 1964
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060838065
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