Adventures with Waffles
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2005 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Adventures with Waffles

By Maria Parr, Kate Forrester (Illustrator), Guy Puzey (Translator)

A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up with the help of his eccentric family and best friend.

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240 pages· 31,951 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Trille and Lena's friendship is a whirlwind of daring adventures, from cow-boating to icy sledding. But when Lena moves away and Auntie Granny passes, Trille faces a world without his closest companions. Can the warmth of family and memories of shared waffles bring solace? Discover how friendship and a touch of sweetness can mend a broken heart.

From the publisher

Lena is Trille’s best friend, even if she is a girl. And there is never an ordinary day when you’ve got a best friend like Lena. Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it’s coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill–and sometimes an injury–to be had. Trille loves to share everything with Lena, even Auntie Granny’s waffles. But when Lena has to move away and Auntie Granny leaves the world, it sometimes seems like nothing will ever be right again. The warmth of friendship and the support of family suffuse this lightly illustrated novel, proving that when times are tough, a little taste of sweetness can make all the difference.

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Format
Pages
240
Words
31,951
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about secretsBooks about familyBooks about outdoor activitiesBooks about multigenerational
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 16, 2018
First published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536203660

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