Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021 · Est. 45 min read

Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island

Written by David Goodner · Illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi

Book #1 in the Kondo & Kezumi series

A mysterious map leads two friends on an adventure beyond their island home.

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80 pages· 3,010 words· Est. 45 min read
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Kondo and Kezumi's tranquil island life is upended when a bottle with a cryptic map arrives, hinting at a world beyond their shores. Kezumi is eager to explore, while Kondo prefers the comfort of home. Yet, curiosity prevails, and the duo sets sail on a homemade boat, venturing into the unknown. What wonders and challenges will they encounter? From islands of cheese to towering mountains, their journey tests their friendship and courage. Will they discover they're not alone, or find something even more extraordinary?

From the publisher

In this colorful and fun adventure, best friends Kondo and Kezumi find a map that leads to the wonders of the unknown, perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Mercy Watson. Kondo is big. Kezumi is little. They lived on an island with fruit trees and berry bushes and flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies. When a surprise bottle washes ashore, they discover a map with a mysterious message: WE ARE NOT ALONE. Kezumi wants to follow the map and explore the world. Kondo wants to stay home and pick fruit from the fruit tree and berries from the berry bushes. But once Kezumi builds the perfect boat, the best friends set sail together to see . . . well, they don’t know! So begin the adventures of Kondo and Kezumi, where islands of cheese and giant mountains await. Rising stars David Goodner and Andrea Tsurumi team up for this illustrated chapter book series filled with charming quirks and unexpected discoveries. Get ready to set foot on uncharted territory with classic themes of friendship, community, and exploration.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
3,010
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~361L
Themes & topics
Books about friendship
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
509236
Publication
Published
April 6, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780759554757

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