Chester Cricket's Pigeon Ride
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

Chester Cricket's Pigeon Ride

By George Selden, Garth Williams (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Chester Cricket and His Friends series

A homesick cricket embarks on a city adventure, discovering unexpected wonders.

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64 pages
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Chester Cricket, longing for the stars, escapes the subway's confines and meets Lulu Pigeon in Times Square. Together, they explore Manhattan's iconic sights, from Central Park to the Empire State Building. As Chester discovers the city's hidden charms, he finds a touch of the countryside amidst the urban sprawl. Will this journey satisfy his homesickness, or will it lead to new dreams? Join Chester on a whimsical adventure through the heart of New York City, where every corner holds a surprise and a bit of home.

From the publisher

Chester Cricket–the famous cricket in Times Square–is homesick. When his friend Mario takes him to a sky show at the Planetarium, Chester realizes how much he misses seeing real stars at night. Happily, he finds his way out of the subway into Times Square, where he meets a new friend, Lulu Pigeon. Lulu takes him on a trip beyond his wildest dreams. From Central Park to the top of the Empire State Building, from the Statue of Liberty and back to Times Square, Chester sees Manhattan in style–and even finds a little bit of country in the city!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
820L
Themes & topics
Books about bugs and insectsBooks about cultureBooks about New YorkBooks about social themesBooks about new experiences
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
April 9, 2001
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374411817

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