Someone Else's Shoes
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Someone Else's Shoes

By Ellen Wittlinger

Three kids embark on a road trip to find a missing uncle, discovering family in unexpected places.

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304 pages· 56,677 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Izzy's world is turned upside down by her father's new marriage and a cousin's tragic loss. When Uncle Henderson vanishes, Izzy, her cousin Oliver, and rebellious Ben unite on a road trip to find him. As they navigate their differences and the open road, they uncover the true meaning of family and acceptance. Will they find Henderson, and what else will they discover along the way?

From the publisher

Twelve-year-old Izzy’s life just seems to get more and more complicated: she is upset by her father’s new marriage, and a new baby on the way; she is expected to look out for her ten-year-old cousin, Oliver, who has moved in with her family since his mother committed suicide, because his father is depressed and having trouble coping; and now Ben, the rebellious sixteen-year-old son of Izzy’s mother’s boyfriend, is also living with them–but when Oliver’s father disappears, the three children put aside their differences and set out to find him.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
56,677
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about mental illnessBooks about familyBooks about diversityBooks about lonelinessBooks about death
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
500951
Publication
Published
January 1, 2018
First published
September 11, 2018
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580897495

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