Big Al
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Big Al

Written by Andrew Clements · Illustrated by Yoshi

A misunderstood fish must prove his worth to find friendship.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 970 ratings
32 pages· 819 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 740L
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Bookroo's summary

In the vast ocean, Big Al, a large and intimidating fish, yearns for companionship. Despite his kind heart, his appearance scares away potential friends. Desperate, he tries disguises and hiding, but nothing works. When a fishing net threatens the other fish, Big Al seizes the moment to show his true colors. Can he finally win their trust and friendship? Dive into this heartwarming tale of courage and acceptance.

From the publisher

Big Al, an ugly and fierce-looking fish, longs for friends, but all the other fish flee whenever he approaches them. Then one day, in a display of strength and heroism, Big Al proves that the true test of a friend is how he acts, not how he looks.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
819
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6254
Publication
Published
August 28, 1991
First published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780887080753
LCCN
88015129
OCLC
33199898

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