Dear Olly
Dear Olly
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Dear Olly

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9 - 11
Reading age
128
Page count
860L
Lexile measure
Apr 29, 2025
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An enchanting story told in three narratives - from a girl, a swallow and a young man - about love, family and the determination to follow your calling ‘Excellent’ The Times As Olly waits to hear from her brother, Matt, she watches the swallows preparing to leave for winter. Hero the swallow is about to embark on his long journey to Africa, not knowing the terrible dangers he will face on the way.And when Matt meets the children in the African orphanage - sick, injured and lonely - he knows he’s made the right decision, but he never could have dreamed of what might happen to him there …

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Africaculturesiblingswarviolencesocial themeshealth and daily livingdiseases, illnesses, injuries, and disabilities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780008638795
    Publication Date
    April 29, 2025
    Publisher
    Harpercollins Childrens Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2000
    Page Count
    128
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    9 - 11 years
    Lexile® Level
    860L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.5

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