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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1973 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring
By Lucille Clifton, Brinton Turkle (Illustrator)
Two friends seek Spring in the city, uncovering an unexpected truth.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 183 ratings
32 pages· 957 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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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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The fine print
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
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