Eloise

Written by Kay Thompson · Illustrated by Hilary Knight

Part of the Eloise series

A mischievous girl explores life at the Plaza Hotel.

3.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 24,996 ratings

65 pages· 3,516 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud· ~720L

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Bookroo's summary

Eloise, a spirited six-year-old, calls the Plaza Hotel her home. With a knack for adventure and a curiosity for the unconventional, she turns the grand hotel into her playground. As she navigates the bustling world of New York City, Eloise's antics promise endless surprises. What mischief will she stir up next, and who will she meet along the way? Discover the whimsical life of a girl who sees the extraordinary in the everyday.

From the publisher

Meet Eloise, the precocious darling of the Plaza Hotel!

Eloise is a little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York. She is not yet pretty but she is already a Person.

Henry James would want to study her.

Queen Victoria would recognize her as an Equal.

The New York Jets would want to have her on their side.

Lewis Carroll would love her (once he got over the initial shock).

She knows everything about The Plaza. She is interested in people when they are not boring.

She has Inner Resources.

If you take her home with you, you will always be glad you did.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 65
Words: 3,516
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~720L

Themes & topics

Books about lifestyles Books about city and town life Books about New York Books about hotels and motels Books about city life and urban living

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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“I get why Eloise is such a classic and beloved by so many readers--she's funny, spunky, energetic, and silly. For some reason, though, I've always just found her annoying, and I think the book is too long, so it's one I generally try to avoid reading aloud to my kids. I think I might enjoy Eloise more in (very) small doses.”

Lauren Hancock

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