Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003 · Est. 10 min read

Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie

By Elissa Haden Guest, Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

Iris feels left out when Walter's cousin visits. Can friendship survive?

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44 pages· 865 words· Est. 10 min read
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When Walter's cousin Howie visits, Iris anticipates fun adventures. But as Howie and Walter bond, Iris feels sidelined and fears losing her best friend. Can she find a way to mend their friendship and overcome feelings of exclusion? This heartfelt tale explores childhood challenges and the clever solutions that can bring friends back together.

From the publisher

“An easy-to-read story about friendship.” – School Library Journal In this Level 3 chapter book for newly independent readers, Walter’s favorite cousin, Howie, comes for a visit. Iris expected the three of them to have lots of fun fishing and learning magic tricks. Instead, Iris feels left out and worries she will lose her best friend. Like other Iris and Walter books in the Green Light Reader series, this story addresses common childhood situations with sensitivity and honesty. Storyline also creates opportunities to talk about bullying behaviors, and, ultimately, shows characters developing clever ways to resolve their troubles.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
44
Words
865
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
340L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
71606
Publication
Published
October 9, 2012
First published
September 1, 2003
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547850689

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