Odder
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Odder

Written by Katherine Applegate · Illustrated by Charles Santoso

An otter's life changes when she's rescued and becomes a mentor.

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40 pages· 1,356 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· ~700L
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Bookroo's summary

Odder, an adventurous otter, loves her carefree underwater world until a sudden twist leads to her rescue by humans. As she adapts to her new life, Odder discovers a unique gift for teaching other orphaned otter pups. Can she embrace her new role and help others find their way? Inspired by a true story, this tale explores resilience and the unexpected paths life can take.

From the publisher

Meet Odder, Queen of Play, in this stunning new picture book from bestselling author Katherine Applegate. Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odder’s life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. The people are kind, and introduce Odder to other rescues. Soon, it’s clear that Odder has a talent for teaching other pups how to otter. Adapted from Katherine Applegate’s bestselling novel of the same name (with over 80 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list!), and inspired by the true story of a program that pairs orphaned otter pups.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,356
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~700L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
556124
Publication
Published
April 29, 2025
Publisher
Feiwel Friends
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250323590

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