Here's a Penny
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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.

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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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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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