Adèle & Simon in America
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 20 min read-aloud

Adèle & Simon in America

Written and illustrated by Barbara McClintock

A brother's belongings vanish on a cross-country adventure filled with distractions.

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40 pages· 2,547 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud· ~770L
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Bookroo's summary

Adèle and Simon embark on a thrilling train journey across early 20th-century America, visiting iconic places from Boston to San Francisco. Despite Adèle's warnings, Simon's belongings mysteriously disappear at every stop. As they explore vibrant cities and hidden treasures, can Simon keep track of his things, or will the allure of new sights prove too captivating? Join them on a whimsical adventure filled with historical wonders and unexpected challenges.

From the publisher

When Adáele and Simon visit their Aunt Câecile in New York City, she takes them on a train trip around the United States, but from Boston to San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Simon keeps losing his belongings, despite his sister’s reminders. Includes facts about the places they visit.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
2,547
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~770L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
126356
Publication
Published
August 5, 2008
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374399245

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