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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.
32 pages· 819 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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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
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Reviews
4.0
out of 7
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The fine print
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
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