Leeva at Last

Written by Sara Pennypacker · Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

A curious girl questions her town's values, sparking unexpected change.

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320 pages· 46,471 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· ~750L

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Bookroo's summary

Leeva Spayce Thornblossom, a curious girl in Nutsmore, questions her parents' beliefs about fame and money. With an orphaned badger, a cautious boy, and helpful librarians, she embarks on a quest to find her own answers. Her journey sets off a series of surprising events that transform the town. What will Leeva discover about the true purpose of people, and how will it reshape her community? Dive into this whimsical adventure to find out.

From the publisher

Award-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways.What are people for?That’s the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom.Fame! says Leeva’s mom, the mayor of Nutsmore.Money! says her dad, the town treasurer.With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town’s librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer–setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.

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