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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017 · Est. 8 hour read
Tru & Nelle
By Greg Neri
Part of the Tru & Nelle series
Truman seeks happiness and a miracle during a troubled Christmas in Alabama.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 240 ratings
304 pages· 57,311 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Truman Capote, feeling cursed and unhappy in New York, flees to Monroeville, Alabama, hoping to find solace with his only friend, Nelle Harper Lee. As Christmas approaches, Tru's wish for happiness seems impossible. But a special feast might just bring the miracle he needs. Can Tru find joy and break the curse that haunts him? Discover the power of friendship and hope in this heartwarming tale based on a real-life bond.
From the publisher
Young Truman Capote thought life in New York City was going to be perfect, but things didn’t work out as planned. In fact, Tru is downright miserable. So he decides to run away to Monroeville, Alabama, and the only friend he’s ever had, Nelle Harper Lee. But things don’t go well there, either. Bad things seem to happen wherever he goes. The only explanation: he must be cursed.
Christmas is coming, and Tru’s only wish is to be happy. But it’ll take a miracle for that to come true. Luckily, a special feast brings the miracle he’s hoping for. Tru and Nelle: A Christmas Tale is based on the real life friendship of Truman Capote and Harper Lee.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- Words
- 57,311
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 196100
Publication
- Published
- October 23, 2017
- First published
- November 7, 2017
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781328685988
- LCCN
- 2017002392
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