Buddy and Earl
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Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2015 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Buddy and Earl

Written by Maureen Fergus · Illustrated by Carey Sookocheff

Part of the Buddy and Earl series

A dog named Buddy befriends a mysterious creature named Earl who claims to be various things but is eventually revealed to be a friend.

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32 pages· 848 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Buddy, a rule-following dog, meets Earl, a daring hedgehog claiming to be a pirate. Together, they embark on a whimsical adventure, challenging Buddy's orderly world. Can their unlikely friendship navigate the high seas of imagination, or will their differences lead to chaos? Discover the humor and warmth in their journey as they redefine what it means to be a pirate duo.

From the publisher

Buddy does not know what is in the box that Meredith carries into the living room. But when the small, prickly creature says he is a pirate — and that Buddy is a pirate too — the two mismatched friends are off on a grand adventure. In this first book in the Buddy and Earl series, a dog who likes to play by the rules meets a hedgehog who knows no limits. Their friendship is tender and loyal, and their adventures are funny and imaginative.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
848
Reading age
2–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about hedgehogsBooks about friendshipBooks about making friendsBooks about adventure and adventurers
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
175855
Publication
Published
July 24, 2015
First published
August 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554987122

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