Daisy Dawson and the Secret Pond
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Daisy Dawson and the Secret Pond

Written by Steve Voake · Illustrated by Jessica Meserve

Part of the Daisy Dawson series

Can Daisy capture the otters before the rain ruins her school project?

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96 pages· 7,832 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Daisy Dawson, who can talk to animals, embarks on a quest to photograph elusive otters for her school project. Accompanied by Boom the basset hound and a lively squirrel duo, Daisy's adventure seems perfect until ominous rain clouds threaten her plans. Will she manage to snap the otters before the storm hits, or will her project be washed away? Join Daisy and her animal friends as they race against the weather in this charming tale of friendship and determination.

From the publisher

In her second adventure, Daisy sets off to take pictures of a pair of shy otters for her school project. Daisy Dawson has an amazing gift: she can understand and talk to animals! In her second adventure, she is determined to fi nd a pair of shy otters and take their photo to show at school. With Boom the basset hound, Cyril the squirrel, and a pair of mischievous young squirrels in tow, it promises to be a perfect day with friends. But as they all set out, the birds are singing about rain clouds on the way. Will Daisy get the picture she needs before the weather gets her?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Words
7,832
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about weatherBooks about ottersBooks about human-animal relationshipsBooks about communication
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
129374
Publication
Published
March 24, 2009
First published
May 5, 2008
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763640095

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