Iris and Walter
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004 · Est. 11 min read

Iris and Walter

Written by Elissa Haden Guest · Illustrated by Christine Davenier

A lost harmonica threatens a special visit. Can it be found in time?

3.5 Goodreads · 39 ratings
44 pages· 924 words· Est. 11 min read· 510L
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Bookroo's summary

Walter cherishes his grandma's harmonica and eagerly awaits her visit to showcase his tunes. But disaster strikes when Iris borrows it, and it vanishes. With Grandma's arrival imminent, how will Iris confess, and can they retrieve the precious instrument in time? Dive into this engaging tale of friendship, responsibility, and a race against time.

From the publisher

“Guest’s simple, descriptive sentences and familiar easily resolved dramas continue to be just right for new readers.”–Booklist Walter loves his harmonica. It belonged to his grandma, and he can’t wait to play her all the songs that he’s learned. But when he lets Iris borrow it the night before his grandma comes to visit, something awful happens – it gets lost! How will Iris break the news to Walter? Newly independent readers will be eager to find out in this high-interest early chapter book from Green Light Readers.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
44
Words
924
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
510L
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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
75990
Publication
Published
August 5, 2014
First published
April 1, 2004
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544227897

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