Dory Story
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Dory Story

By Jerry Pallotta, David Biedrzycki (Illustrator)

Forbidden solo trip leads to unexpected ocean encounters.

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32 pages· 583 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Danny defies rules, taking his dory into the bay's calm waters. What starts as a simple row turns into an adventure with bluefish and whales, revealing the ocean's secrets. Each encounter teaches Danny about the marine food chain, but surprises lurk beneath the waves. Will Danny navigate the unexpected twists of his journey, or will the ocean's mysteries overwhelm him? Dive into a vibrant world where every splash holds a new discovery.

From the publisher

Be prepared for a few surprises when Danny ventures out into the bay in his dory. Although taking the dory out solo is strictly forbidden, Danny cannot resist the calm waters of the bay. And that’s where the adventure begins. He thinks rowing into a school of bluefish is trouble enough, but wait until the whales enter the picture. Danny encounters one sea creature after another and learns about the ocean food chain in the process. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen next, the story takes an unexpected twist. With brilliant and vibrant illustrations, readers will feel the excitement of being out on the water surrounded by ocean creatures. The life and the life cycle of the ocean will fascinate young readers.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
583
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD590L
Themes & topics
Books about bath timeBooks about boatsBooks about the oceanBooks about transportationBooks about sea creatures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
35768
Publication
Published
February 1, 2000
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780881060751

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