Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1995 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

Written by Judith Viorst · Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Book #3 in the Alexander series

A boy refuses to move with his family, clinging to his beloved hometown life.

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32 pages· 1,170 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 550L
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Alexander's world is turned upside down when his family plans to move a thousand miles away. Determined to stay, he vows not to leave his best friend, favorite babysitter, and cherished neighborhood. Will Alexander find a way to remain in the place he loves, or will he be forced to face the unknown? With humor and heart, this story captures a child's struggle against change and the ties that bind us to home.

From the publisher

The rest of Alexander’s family is moving a thousand miles away, but there’s NO way Alexander is going to leave his best friend, his favorite babysitter, or all the places and people he’s known all his life. Even if he has to live in a tree house or a tent or a cave!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,170
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about movingBooks about new experiencesBooks about social themesBooks about familyBooks about families
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
12751
Publication
Published
August 1, 1998
First published
October 1, 1995
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689820892

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