Norman and the Smell of Adventure
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2025 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Norman and the Smell of Adventure

Written by Ryan T. Higgins

Book #2 in the Norman series

A porcupine seeks adventure, risking his cherished friendship.

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48 pages· 718 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~380L
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Bookroo's summary

Norman, a curious porcupine, craves adventure beyond his routine with Mildred, his tree friend. When Mildred has other plans, Norman ventures out alone. Will his quest for independence jeopardize their bond? Discover the humor and heart in this tale of friendship and self-discovery.

From the publisher

New York Times best-selling creator Ryan T. Higgins follows up the much-lauded NORMAN DIDN’T DO IT! with this hilarious sequel about answering the call (and smell) of adventure. Norman is a porcupine. Norman’s best friend is Mildred. Mildred is a tree. They have favorite things they do together, day after day. When Norman wakes one morning and wants to try something new, he’s frustrated to learn that Mildred has other plans. So Norman storms off. On his own. Without Mildred. Can their friendship survive? With his signature humor and heart, Ryan T. Higgins explores the joy of independence and the power of best friendship.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
718
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~380L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
557958
Publication
Published
July 1, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781368090216

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