Someone Like Me
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Someone Like Me

Written by Patricia MacLachlan · Illustrated by Chris Sheban

A young girl's love for stories shapes her path to becoming a writer.

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32 pages· 216 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~490L
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Bookroo's summary

In 'Someone Like Me,' a young girl is captivated by stories, reading them day and night, even while crossing the street. Her insatiable curiosity and imagination hint at a future as a writer. This semi-autobiographical tale invites readers to explore what it takes to nurture a passion into a lifelong journey. With enchanting illustrations, discover how a love for words can shape a destiny.

From the publisher

If you were a little girlwho listened to storiesover and over and over;and who read booksevery night, every day, even as her mother led her across the street, You might be me, a writer. Follow a little girl in acclaimed writer Patricia MacLachlan’s semi-autobiographical picture book, Someone Like Me. Filled with gorgeous and thoughtful illustrations by Chris Sheban, learn what it might take to grow up to become a writer.A Neal Porter Book

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
216
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
191634
Publication
Published
July 3, 2017
First published
January 1, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626723344

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