Owen and Eleanor Move In

By H. M. Bouwman, Charlie Alder (Illustrator)

Part of the Owen and Eleanor series

Eleanor wants to escape her new home. Will Owen help her?

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133 pages· 12,150 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud

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Eleanor, eight, is upset about moving into a duplex and sharing a room with her sister. She befriends Owen, seven, who introduces her to fencing and coding. But when Eleanor asks Owen to help her return to her old home, he faces a dilemma. Should he assist her escape or teach her the true meaning of friendship? Join these quirky kids as they navigate the challenges of change, friendship, and what it truly means to have a home. Will Eleanor find happiness in her new surroundings, or will her plan lead to unexpected adventures?

From the publisher

Owen and Eleanor Move In is a story about what it means to have a home…and what it means to be a friend.When eight-year-old Eleanor moves into the bottom half of a duplex with her family, she is not happy. Her old home was way better. In her old home, she even had her own bedroom. Not any more–now she has to share with her big sister. The situation needs to change, and she knows just how to fix it. When Owen, age seven, meets Eleanor, he’s excited–finally, someone to play with who isn’t his little brother! He teaches her how to fence and write in code, and she helps him build mechanical gadgets and thinks his homeschooling is cool.But when Eleanor asks Owen to help her escape back to her old house, he’s not sure he should do it…. What should a friend do?Starring two quirky kids and a dead goldfish named Scrumpy, Owen and Eleanor Move In will delight readers both young and old.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. Perfect for beginning readers.Owen and Eleanor Move In 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.Owen and Eleanor Move In 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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