The Bookwanderers
The Bookwanderers
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The Bookwanderers

Written by Anna James & illustrated by Paola Escobar
Book #1 in the Pages & Co. Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
283
Page count
58,621
Word count
870L
Lexile measure
Feb 25, 2020
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A USA Today Bestselling book!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A 2019 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick!A National Bestseller! “An affectionate ode to books and book lovers.” –Publishers Weekly An enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination from debut author Anna James. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Story Thieves. Since her mother’s disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly Pages has found comfort in the stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents’ bookshop. But when her favorite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, start showing up at the shop, Tilly’s adventures become very real. Not only can she follow Anne and Alice into their books, she discovers she can bookwander into any story she chooses. Tilly’s new ability leads her to fun and exciting adventures, but danger may be lurking on the very next page… When new secrets are uncovered, it’s up to Tilly to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother all those years ago. From debut author Anna James comes a charming and exciting adventure about a bookish young heroine, a mysterious librarian, and a magical bookshop that will delight book lovers everywhere. Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers -“A loving testament to the powerful magic of books and imagination.” –Kirkus Reviews-“Delightful! A Joy of a book.”–Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars -“A lovely and enchanting read, whether you’re 9 years old or 49 years old.” –The Belfast Telegraph

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781984837141
    Publication Date
    February 25, 2020
    Publisher
    Puffin Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 18, 2018
    Page Count
    283
    Word Count
    58621
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    870L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~U
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    9
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    505960
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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