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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.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 261 ratings
40 pages· 2,547 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
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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
- ~769L
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The fine print
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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