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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1949 · Est. 5.5 hour read
Kildee House
By Rutherford G. Montgomery, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)
A hermit's peaceful retreat is disrupted by unexpected wildlife guests.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,478 ratings
209 pages· 39,608 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Jerome Kildee, seeking solitude among the redwoods, builds a home to escape society. His plans for a quiet life are upended when raccoons and skunks invade his sanctuary. As these uninvited guests take over, Jerome faces a dilemma that challenges his reclusive ideals. Can he find harmony with nature, or will his peaceful retreat become a chaotic menagerie? Discover how Jerome navigates this unexpected twist in his quest for tranquility.
From the publisher
An early naturalist and philosopher escapes civilization by building his house among the giant redwoods in this touching, insightful Newberry Honor book. When Jerome Kildee built his little house against the giant redwood, he had fancied himself a philosopher. He was going to be a hermit-a lazy recluse who didn’t have to work or think. Now here he was facing a crisis that needed immediate attention. At least that’s what he would call the dozens of raccoons and spotted skunks that were now living in and under his home, coming and going as they saw fit.
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 209
- Words
- 39,608
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 770L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 121577
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1993
- First published
- September 1, 1949
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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