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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
A House That Once Was
Written by Julie Fogliano · Illustrated by Lane Smith
Two children explore an abandoned house, uncovering its mysterious past.
40 pages· 542 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a forgotten house deep in the woods, two curious children embark on a journey to uncover its secrets. As they sift through dusty books, forgotten photos, and discarded toys, they piece together the lives of those who once called it home. What stories do these remnants tell, and why was the house abandoned? Their imaginations weave a tapestry of mystery and wonder, inviting readers to ponder the lives of those who came before. Join this enchanting exploration of history and home, where every clue leads to new questions and endless possibilities.
From the publisher
The dynamic duo of Ezra Jack Keats Award–winning author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Award–winning illustrator Lane Smith team up to tell a delightful story about a boy and a girl who explore an abandoned house and imagine who might have lived there in A House That Once Was. Deep in the woods is a house just a house that once was but now isn’t a home. Who lived in that house? Who walked down its hallways? Why did they leave it, and where did they go? Two children set off to find the answers, piecing together clues found, books left behind, forgotten photos, discarded toys, and creating their own vision of those who came before.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 542
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD500L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 194717
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 2018
- First published
- May 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781626723146
- LCCN
- 2017955705
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