Someplace Else
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1995 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Someplace Else

Written by Carol P. Saul · Illustrated by Barry Root

A lifelong resident seeks a new home beyond the orchard.

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32 pages· 1,172 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· ~510L
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Bookroo's summary

Mrs. Tilby, a lifelong resident of a white house by the apple orchard, embarks on a journey in her green Studebaker. She explores the city, the seashore, and even a riverboat, searching for a new place to call home. What drives her to leave everything behind, and where will her heart finally settle? Discover the adventures and revelations that await her on this quest for change.

From the publisher

Mrs. Tilby, who has lived in a white house by the apple orchard for her entire life, hops in her green Studebaker and searches for someplace else to live–the city, the seashore, even a riverboat.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1995)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,172
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18694
Publication
Published
September 1, 1995
First published
January 1, 1995
Publisher
Simon Schuster Childrens Publishing
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689802737

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