Night Noises
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1989 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Night Noises

By Mem Fox, Terry Denton (Illustrator)

Strange noises disturb a peaceful night, leading to an unexpected surprise.

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32 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Lily Laceby, an elderly woman, dozes by the fire, unaware of the strange noises outside. Her loyal dog, Butch Aggie, senses something amiss and barks to alert her. As tension builds, Lily awakens to discover a delightful surprise waiting beyond the door. What could be lurking in the night, and how will it change her evening? This tale weaves suspense and warmth, inviting readers to uncover the mystery alongside Lily and her faithful companion.

From the publisher

As elderly Lily Laceby dozes by the fire, her dog, Butch Aggie, becomes alarmed by strange noises outside. Finally awakened by Butch Aggie’s growls and barks, Lily finds a lovely surprise waiting for her. “The language, pacing, tension, and sparks of excitement are absolutely at one with the artwork.”–The Horn Book

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
315
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
430L
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about dogsBooks about holidaysBooks about sleepBooks about the elderly
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9484
Publication
Published
August 17, 1992
First published
January 1, 1989
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152574215

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