Caterpillar Summer
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019 · Est. 8 hour read

Caterpillar Summer

Written by Gillian McDunn

A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.

6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,578 ratings
320 pages· 55,933 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Cat, the glue of her family, faces a summer of unexpected challenges when a trip goes awry, leaving her and her brother Chicken with grandparents they've never met. As Cat navigates this new world, she discovers the power of healing and understanding in strained relationships. Can she find a way to be a kid again while holding her family together? This heartfelt journey explores the depths of family bonds and the courage to embrace change.

From the publisher

Cat and her brother Chicken have always had a very special bond. When Chicken has a “meltdown”, Cat’s the one who scratches his back and reads his favorite story. She’s always knows what he needs. Since their mom has had to work double-hard to keep their family afloat after their father passed away, Cat is the glue holding her family together. When a summer trip doesn’t go as planned, Cat and Chicken end up spending three weeks with grandparents they’ve never met. With their help, Cat can be a kid again for the first time in years, and the journey she takes shows that even the most broken relationships can be healed if people take the time to walk in one another’s shoes.

Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin, this special novel features an unforgettable voice and is brimming with heart.

At a glance
Format
Pages
320
Words
55,933
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about intellectual disabilitiesBooks about fishingBooks about family problemsBooks about responsibilityBooks about disabilities
What readers & critics say

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Such a good read: it made me laugh, it made me cry. It made me grateful for family and friends, and a bit envious of island life.

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
500650
Publication
Published
October 6, 2020
First published
April 2, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781547603145

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