Absolutely Lucy
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Absolutely Lucy

By Ilene Cooper, Amanda Harvey (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Absolutely Lucy series

A shy boy's life changes with a lively puppy's adventures.

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80 pages· 7,214 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bobby Quinn struggles with shyness, making it hard to find friends. Everything changes when he receives Lucy, a spirited puppy, for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy is fearless and pulls him into unexpected adventures and new friendships. As Bobby navigates these exciting changes, will Lucy help him find the courage to step out of his shell? Discover the heartwarming journey of a boy and his beagle, where friendship and bravery go paw in paw.

From the publisher

Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he’s so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn’t shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures–and friendships, too! In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle’s friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers and dog lovers alike.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
7,214
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about petsBooks about shyness
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
39788
Publication
Published
December 17, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307265029

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