Farewell to Shady Glade
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1966

Farewell to Shady Glade

Written by Bill Peet

Animals face bulldozers and a wild train ride to find a new home.

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40 pages· AD930L
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Bookroo's summary

When bulldozers destroy their forest, a raccoon and his friends embark on a daring train journey to find a new home. Will they discover a safe haven or face more peril? Join this heartwarming adventure as 16 animals navigate unexpected challenges and forge new paths in a world that seems determined to push them aside.

From the publisher

Bulldozers push the raccoon and his friends from their home, but they are able to find a new one after a terrifying train ride. “The best book Bill Peet has ever done.” – Publishers Weekly

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD930L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19565
Publication
Published
April 27, 1981
First published
January 1, 1966
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395311288
OCLC
25571204

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