Owen and Eleanor Meet the New Kid

Written by H. M. Bouwman · Illustrated by Charlie Alder

Part of the Owen and Eleanor series

New kid in town challenges Owen and Eleanor's understanding of friendship and acceptance.

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139 pages· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

Owen and Eleanor are curious about the new girl in their neighborhood. She speaks an unfamiliar language and has different customs. As they spy on her, they unexpectedly get caught, leading to a journey of understanding and friendship. Can they overcome their differences and embrace a new friend? Discover how these two navigate the challenges of welcoming someone new and the lessons they learn about acceptance and community.

From the publisher

A new kid moves into Owen and Eleanor’s neighborhood, and she looks about the same age as Owen and Eleanor, which is super cool. But she speaks a language that Owen and Eleanor don’t recognize, she dresses differently–and even her food looks unfamiliar. Owen and Eleanor decide to keep an eye on this new kid…but they aren’t expecting her to catch them spying! Owen and Eleanor Meet the New Kid is a story about welcoming strangers and loving your neighbor–and maybe even discovering a new friend in the process. The Owen and Eleanor series follows two kids from two different families as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood. The duo learns important lessons about faith, values, and friendship. Owen and Eleanor Move In, book one in the series, is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection.

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