The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale
The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale
3.9/5
Goodreads

The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

Written by Heather Smith
Paperback
$14.95
$13.98
8 - 12
Reading age
280
Page count
710L
Lexile measure
Sep 12, 2023
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

AmazonBookshop

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan’s father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father’s disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn’t leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather’s most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey that will test his belief in himself while unraveling the secrets of his father’s disappearance. When he is joined by Flora and Mr. So-and-So, he comes to understand that even grown-ups sometimes struggle to process their feelings, and that showing compassion to others is the mechanism through which we can begin to show compassion to ourselves.

What Kind of Book is The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

Topics

deathfamilygrieffather-son relationshipssocial themesdeath, grief, and bereavementadventure and adventurers

Reviews

    Book Lists That Include This Book

    The Creative Behind the Book

    What Has Heather Smith Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Heather Smith know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    More Books by Heather Smith

      picture • 32 Pages
      Angus All Aglow
      Heather Smith, Alice Carter
      picture • 32 Pages
      The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
      Heather Smith, Rachel Wada
      picture • 32 Pages
      A Plan for Pops
      4.0
      Heather Smith, Brooke Kerrigan
      picture • 32 Pages
      Annie's Cat Is Sad
      Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych
      picture • 32 Pages
      Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship
      Heather Smith, Ashley Barron
      View more

    Similar Books to This Book

      chapter • 272 Pages
      The Land of Yesterday
      K. A. Reynolds, K. A. Reynolds
      chapter • 272 Pages
      A Comb of Wishes
      5.5
      Lisa Stringfellow
      chapter • 262 Pages
      The Lost Scroll of the Physician
      Series
      Alisha Sevigny
      chapter • 288 Pages
      World Made of Glass
      Ami Polonsky
      chapter • 272 Pages
      The Good Thieves
      Katherine Rundell
      chapter • 288 Pages
      The Girl and the Witch's Garden
      Erin Bowman
      chapter • 288 Pages
      The Forest of Stars
      Heather Kassner, Iz Ptica
      chapter • 288 Pages
      Genuine Sweet
      Faith Harkey
      chapter • 288 Pages
      The Alchemy of Letting Go
      Amber Morrell
      chapter • 288 Pages
      Return to Augie Hobble
      Lane Smith

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781459836037
    Publication Date
    September 12, 2023
    Publisher
    Orca Book Publishers
    Original Publication Date
    September 12, 2023
    Page Count
    280
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022950551
    Lexile® Level
    710L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.5

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 45%

    Still needs the basics.

    Depth Score - 25%

    Just the barebones.

    Improve this page

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

    Top Contributors
    01
    @iheartbooks
    5

    Bookroo

    Book Clubs

    Follow Bookroo