Buzby
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990 · Est. 20 min read

Buzby

Written by Julia Hoban · Illustrated by John Himmelman

Part of the I Can Read series

A kitten's job as a busboy is at risk after mistakes, but unexpected allies emerge.

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64 pages· 1,157 words· Est. 20 min read· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

Buzby, a determined kitten, lands his first job as a busboy but stumbles with a few blunders. As his errors become noticeable, his job hangs by a thread. However, his charm wins over some influential patrons who rally to save him. Will Buzby's sweetness be enough to secure his place, or will his mistakes cost him his first chance at work? This delightful tale explores themes of kindness and second chances, capturing the essence of fair play and the power of unexpected friendships.

From the publisher

Buzby the kitten goes out to look for his first job and finds work as a busboybut he makes a few mistakes. “His sweetness wins him the support of some VIP customers, who won’t let management fire him when Buzby’s errors become too public. Perky drawings back the story, which should appeal to children’s strong sense of fair play.”BL.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,157
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
44190
Publication
Published
September 30, 1992
First published
January 1, 1990
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064441520
LCCN
89029408
OCLC
26678176

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