Flour Babies
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1994

Flour Babies

Written by Anne Fine

A clumsy misfit finds unexpected joy and self-discovery in caring for a flour baby.

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178 pages· 790L
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Bookroo's summary

Simon, a misfit in a class of underachievers, faces a daunting task: caring for a flour baby. As he navigates this unusual assignment, Simon uncovers surprising truths about himself and confronts the shadow of his absent father. Will this flour-filled journey lead to personal growth and healing, or will it crumble under the weight of expectations? Discover the transformative power of unexpected responsibilities and the search for identity in a world that often overlooks the underdog.

From the publisher

When his class of underachievers is assigned to spend three torturous weeks taking care of their own babies in the form of bags of flour, Simon makes amazing discoveries about himself while coming to terms with his long-absent father.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1994)Carnegie Medal for Writing (1992)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
178
Reading age
10–99+
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
790L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~S
AR points
6
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
10265
Publication
Published
May 1, 1994
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Little Brown Co
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316283199
LCCN
93035698
OCLC
29258946

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