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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Alfie
By Thyra Heder
A turtle vanishes before a birthday, embarking on a secret quest.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,193 ratings
40 pages· 533 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Nia's pet turtle, Alfie, disappears the night before her birthday. Unbeknownst to her, Alfie is on a mission to find the perfect gift. As he explores the world beyond his tank, encountering new friends and challenges, will he return in time for the celebration? Experience the heartwarming tale of friendship from both Nia's and Alfie's perspectives, as seasons change and surprises unfold.
From the publisher
Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there! That is until the night before Nia’s seventh birthday, when nAlfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie’s side of the story. He didn’t leave Nia—he’s actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend. Can he find a gift and make it back in time for the big birthday party? From the author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny ode to friendship—even when the friends see the relationship, and the world, very differently.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 533
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD490L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.5
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 194540
Publication
- Published
- October 3, 2017
- Publisher
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781419725296
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