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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1983 · Est. 2 hour read
Rip-Roaring Russell
Written by Johanna Hurwitz · Illustrated by Debbie Tilley
Part of the Riverside Kids series
Russell navigates nursery school adventures while longing for home.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
112 pages· 10,669 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Five-year-old Russell embarks on adventures at nursery school, balancing the excitement of growing up with a yearning for the comforts of home. As he interacts with friends and faces new challenges, Russell wonders if he can embrace change while cherishing the simplicity of staying home like his baby sister. Will he find the courage to grow, or will nostalgia hold him back?
From the publisher
Five-year-old Russell goes to nursery school and has various adventures which show he is growing up, but sometimes he wishes he could still stay home like his baby sister.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 10,669
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 600L
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