Cornelia and the Jungle Machine
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Cornelia and the Jungle Machine

Written and illustrated by Nora Brech

A hidden treehouse reveals a magical machine and a mysterious boy.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 89 ratings
32 pages· 370L
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Cornelia, bored in her new home, stumbles upon a hidden treehouse and meets a mysterious boy. He invites her to explore his world of inventions, including a magical jungle machine. What secrets does this enchanting place hold, and how will it change Cornelia's life? Dive into a world where imagination and reality blur, and every corner holds a new surprise.

From the publisher

Cornelia and her parents move in to a new house. Bored, she is sent to play outside. She discovers a hidden treehouse and a boy her own age. Do you really live here all alone? she asks. No I live here with my inventions. Come and take a look . . . Inside Cornelia is introduced to a magical machine. A jungle machine! Nora Brech’s gothic illustrations are packed with imaginative details and perspectives. Through an extreme wide-angle lens, she draws the reader in to a powerfully detailed, filmatic world.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
370L
Themes & topics
Books about imagination and playBooks about inventionsBooks about friendshipBooks about lonelinessBooks about moving
What readers & critics say

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5.3

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5.3

Quirky and delightful story of imagination—almost wordless and feels graphic novel-y. So many details to watch for on each page!

Marmee

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.6
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
September 3, 2019
Publisher
Gecko Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781776572595

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