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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Neville
By Norton Juster, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)
A boy discovers a creative way to make friends in a new neighborhood.
32 pages· 1,015 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young boy moves to a new neighborhood, feeling like an outsider. As he navigates unfamiliar streets, he discovers a unique way to connect with those around him. Will his inventive approach help him find friendship in this strange place? With whimsical illustrations, this story captures the challenges and joys of being the new kid on the block, inviting readers to explore the power of creativity and connection.
From the publisher
Written by the acclaimed author of The Phantom Tollbooth, this Amazon Best Picture Book of the Year is a simply told story about a boy who moves to a new neighborhood and finds a unique way to make friends. With whimsical illustrations by award-winning illustrator G. Brian Karas, here is a read-aloud that’s great for storytime, and is sure to be a hit among fans of Juster, Karas, and anyone who is “the new kid on the block.”
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,015
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 147258
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2011
- First published
- October 25, 2011
- Publisher
- Schwartz & Wade
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375867651
- LCCN
- 2010024119
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