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$1095
Penny and Peter
Ages 6–9 · 1946
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1944 · Est. 3 hour read
Here's a Penny
Written and illustrated by Carolyn Haywood
Penny sets out to prove he truly belongs to his family despite being adopted.
4.1 Goodreads · 902 ratings
160 pages· 17,030 words· Est. 3 hour read· ~580L
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Bookroo's summary
Young Penny, whose real name is William, was adopted and nicknamed for his copper-colored hair. When his friend Patsy doubts his family ties, Penny embarks on a heartfelt quest to prove he truly belongs. Will he find the answers he seeks and affirm his place in the family? Join Penny on this touching journey of self-discovery and belonging, where childhood adventures reveal the true meaning of family.
From the publisher
His name is not Penn or Penrose or anything that would make you think of Penny. His real name is William. But when his parents first saw him as a baby, with his red face and red-gold curls, they said, “My goodness. He looks like a brand-new copper penny.” And Penny is what they call him.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 17,030
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- ~580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 40629
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 1944
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152052256
- LCCN
- 2004055250
- OCLC
- 824103110
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