Seeing Orange
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012 · Est. 1 hour read

Seeing Orange

Written by Sara Cassidy · Illustrated by Amy Meissner

Part of the Orca Echoes series

A young artist's imagination and keen eye lead to unexpected discoveries.

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64 pages· 5,679 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Leland, a seven-year-old with a passion for drawing, struggles with writing and his teacher. He imagines Delilah, a seeing-eye dog, to guide him. When a local painter sees Leland's artistic talent, his confidence grows. His sharp observation skills help find his missing cat, and he learns to understand his teacher's perspective. Can Leland's creativity bridge the gap between his world and the expectations around him?

From the publisher

Seven-year-old Leland has trouble writing, but he loves drawing. He so dislikes his teacher that he conjures up Delilah, an imaginary seeing-eye dog to help him into class each day. When a neighborhood painter recognizes Leland’s gifts as an artist, Leland grows more confident about the world as he uniquely sees it. And when his family’s cat goes missing, it is Leland’s keen observation skills that lead to finding him. Leland’s newfound confidence helps him both confront and sympathize with his teacher, who only wishes Leland could be a bit more focused.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
5,679
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about writingBooks about teachersBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about self-esteem
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
155248
Publication
Published
January 11, 2012
First published
November 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554699919

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