King of the Birds
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 6–9 · 2020 · Est. 21 min read

King of the Birds

Written & illustrated by Elise Gravel

Book #1 in the Arlo & Pips series

A clever crow and a witty bird form an unlikely friendship through brainy banter.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 809 ratings
64 pages· 1,402 words· Est. 21 min read
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Arlo, a brainy crow, meets Pips, a sharp-tongued bird, sparking a witty rivalry that blossoms into friendship. Their adventures take them from bustling cities to sandy beaches, all while seeking shiny treasures and tasty fries. As they navigate their quirky bond, readers discover fascinating crow facts. Will Arlo's arrogance clash with Pips' sarcasm, or will their differences unite them in unexpected ways? Dive into this charming tale of friendship and discovery, perfect for young readers ready to explore the world of Arlo & Pips.

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips. Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who’s not afraid to tell him when he’s being insufferable!In the first of three episodes, a battle of the brains and bird-to-bird banter soon turns into an unexpected friendship. Arlo and Pips’ adventures include a visit the big city and the beach on their hunt for shiny things and French fries. Cool crow facts are included throughout the book.Everyone’s crowing about Arlo & Pips, with Kirkus praising it as a perfect match for newly independent readers!More praise for Arlo & Pips #1: King of the Crows: A New York Public Library Best Book A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best A Junior Library Guild Selection * An unexpected friendship story! In three short graphic chapters marked by [Gravel’s] signature sly humor, facts about crows are sprinkled throughout, making the reader believe that maybe crows are truly as amazing as Arlo says.” –The Horn Book (starred review)

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
1,402
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
GN500L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about the beachBooks about birdsBooks about behaviorBooks about urban wildlife
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511162
Publication
Published
October 6, 2020
Publisher
Harperalley
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062982216

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