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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1942 · Est. 4 hour read
Primrose Day
Written & illustrated by Carolyn Haywood
A young girl discovers joy and adventure in a new land during wartime.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 129 ratings
176 pages· 21,136 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Merry Primrose Ramsay, a young girl uprooted by World War II, must leave her family in England to live with relatives in America. Navigating a new world, Merry finds unexpected joy in picnics, birthday parties, and the warmth of new friendships. As she embraces her new life, Merry wonders if the best gift of all awaits her this Christmas. Can she find a sense of belonging in a foreign land? Discover Merry's heartwarming journey of resilience and discovery in a time of uncertainty.
From the publisher
From Carolyn Haywood, author of the beloved Betsy series, here are four more classics for young readers. These adorable stories of childhood adventures are as fresh today as when they were written more than a half century ago. And now, thanks to dynamic new covers, they’re ready to charm a whole new generation of readers. Merry Primrose Ramsay is only a little girl, but because of World War II, she must leave her family in England to live with relatives in America. At first it’s not easy living in a new place, but life in America is full of fun. There’s a picnic with her new classmates, a birthday party, and at Christmas, Merry receives the best present of all!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- Words
- 21,136
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 43680
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 1942
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152052294
- LCCN
- 2004055251
- OCLC
- 819629761
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