Gilbert the Great
Picture Book · 2005

Gilbert the Great

Written by Jane Clarke · Illustrated by Charles Fuge

Part of the Gilbert series

A young shark struggles to cope with the loss of his best friend, a remora who had to move away.

3.8 Goodreads · 304 ratings
32 pages· 598 words· ~400L

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Bookroo's summary

Gilbert the Great White Shark feels lost without his friend Raymond the Remora. As he navigates the ocean of grief, his mother supports him, and a surprising encounter at a shipwreck offers hope. Can Gilbert find joy again and embrace new friendships? Dive into this touching tale of loss, healing, and the enduring power of connection.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
598
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~400L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
132687
Publication
First published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439819374

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