Tru & Nelle
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017 · Est. 8 hour read

Tru & Nelle

Written by Greg Neri

Part of the Tru & Nelle series

Truman seeks happiness and a miracle during a troubled Christmas in Alabama.

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304 pages· 57,311 words· Est. 8 hour read· 680L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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