Odette
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 1978

Odette

Written by Kay Fender and Philippe Dumas

A subway accordionist forms an unlikely bond with a young bird.

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32 pages· ~610L
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Bookroo's summary

In the bustling subway, an elderly accordionist finds unexpected companionship in a young bird. As their friendship grows, the music and the bird's presence bring warmth to the cold underground. What secrets and stories will unfold in this unique connection?

From the publisher

An old man who plays an accordion in the subway befriends a young bird.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1978)
At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~610L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
April 1, 1978
First published
March 23, 1978
Publisher
Prentice-Hall
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780136305255

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