Gooney Bird Greene

Written by Lois Lowry · Illustrated by Middy Thomas

Book #1 in the Gooney Bird Greene series

A new student, Gooney Bird Greene, joins Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class and captivates her classmates with her unusual clothes, hairstyles, and stories.

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128 pages· 12,824 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 660L

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Bookroo's summary

When Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary, her eccentric style and peculiar lunches captivate her classmates. Eager to hear her 'absolutely true' tales, they discover storytelling magic. What secrets lie in her stories, and how will they change the class?

From the publisher

From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits Gooney Bird just fine, because, as it turns out, she has quite a few interesting and “absolutely true” stories to tell.

Through Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling. This book will encourage the storyteller in everyone.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 128
Words: 12,824
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Transitional Reader
Lexile: 660L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination and play Books about storytelling Books about confidence Books about school Books about friendship

After the last page

Talk about it together

Gooney Bird shares stories that really happened, but with a twist. Did you ever guess how her story was going to be real?

Gooney Bird has confidence in herself and shares it with her class. How do you think she gained that confidence, and how can you have confidence in your talents, thoughts, and opinions?

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