The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1973 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring

Written by Lucille Clifton · Illustrated by Brinton Turkle

Two friends seek Spring in the city, uncovering an unexpected truth.

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32 pages· 957 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD510L
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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling city, two young friends embark on a quest to find Spring. Their journey leads them through urban landscapes, where they encounter surprising revelations. What they discover challenges their understanding of nature and wonder. Will they find what they're looking for, or something entirely different?

From the publisher

In the middle of the city, two young friends set out to find Spring. Their search ends in a most unlikely but utterly convincing discovery.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
957
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17511
Publication
Published
August 15, 1992
First published
January 1, 1973
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140547399
LCCN
72089844
OCLC
52033010

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