Junonia

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Alice returns to her beach cottage, hoping for a perfect birthday and a rare shell. Will luck be on her side?

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192 pages· 22,906 words· Est. 3 hour read· 710L

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Bookroo's summary

Alice Rice eagerly returns to her beloved beach cottage, Scallop, for her birthday, dreaming of spotting dolphins and finding the elusive junonia shell. With friends reuniting and her parents planning a special celebration, Alice hopes for a perfect day. But will everything go as planned, or will unexpected surprises await? As the waves crash and the sun sets, Alice's quest for the perfect birthday unfolds, leaving her to wonder if luck will favor her this year. Dive into Alice's world of anticipation and discovery, where every moment holds the promise of magic.

From the publisher

Returning to the beach cottage–a cottage named Scallop–where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice. Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell?Alice’s friends are all returning, too. And she’s certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can’t wait. If Alice is lucky, everything will be absolutely perfect. Will Alice be lucky?

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