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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians
By Carla Morris, Brad Sneed (Illustrator)
A boy's quest for knowledge leads him to a library and lifelong friendships.
32 pages· 1,053 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Melvin's insatiable curiosity leads him to the library daily, where three librarians fuel his quest for knowledge. As he grows, the library becomes his sanctuary, filled with answers and joy. But when college beckons, will Melvin leave behind the place and people who shaped his love for learning? This tale explores the bonds formed over shared curiosity and the bittersweet journey of growing up.
From the publisher
Melvin discovers that the public library is the place where he can find just about anything–including three librarians who help in his quest for knowledge.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,053
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 720L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~Q
- Scholastic level
- O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 112351
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2007
- First published
- March 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Peachtree
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781561453917
- LCCN
- 2006024279
- OCLC
- 71189666
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