Half a World Away
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Half a World Away

Written by Libby Gleeson · Illustrated by Freya Blackwood

Can Louie bridge the distance to reach his best friend across the world?

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40 pages· 415 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

Louie and Amy share a magical friendship, building sky-high towers and spotting cloud creatures. But when Amy moves across the ocean, their vibrant world fades. Determined to reconnect, Louie embarks on a heartfelt quest to restore their unique bond. Can their special call, 'Coo-ee!', transcend the miles and bring them back together? Discover the power of friendship in this touching tale of separation and reunion.

From the publisher

If I call Amy really loudly, she’ll hear me, won’t she? Louie asked his mom. His mom shook her head. Amy is half a world away. Amy and Louie are the best of friends. They build towers as high as the sky, they look for magical creatures in clouds, and they always greet one another with their special call: Coo-ee! But when Amy’s family moves far across the ocean, the color drains out of their lives—until Louie finds a way to restore their special bond. A perfect book for any friends separated by a move, this is the unforgettable story of a friendship lost and found.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
415
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
114538
Publication
Published
March 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439889773

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