Boris on the Move

Written and illustrated by Andrew Joyner

Part of the Boris series

A young boy named Boris goes on an adventure with his parents in their old bus.

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80 pages· 843 words· Est. 10 min read· 480L

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Bookroo's summary

Boris, a young warthog living in Hogg Bay, dreams of adventure. One morning, his home—a van that once roamed the world—suddenly moves. Boris anticipates a thrilling jungle safari, but instead, he finds himself at a wildlife refuge. This unexpected journey turns into an unforgettable adventure, proving that life rarely goes as planned. What surprises await Boris in this new world? Discover how a simple trip can change everything for this adventurous little warthog.

From the publisher

A new early chapter book series where adventure is always just around the corner. This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches. Aimed at 5-to-7-year-olds, this line of books is for children who are just starting to read independently. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Meet Boris! He lives with his mom and dad in Hogg Bay. Their home is a van that once traveled all over the world. Then one morning, Boris feels a jolt. Could it be? Is the van really moving? Is Boris on an adventure at last? But when Boris ends up on a trip to a wildlife refuge instead of the jungle safari he’d imagined, he ends up having an adventure he’ll never forget. Because for this little warthog, life never quite turns out as he plans.

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