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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1962 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
The House on East 88th Street
Written by Bernard Waber
Part of the Lyle the Crocodile series
A girl must restore balance to save her world and a mysterious boy.
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48 pages· 1,356 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Delphi's world is crumbling as the Elemental Control fails. Tasked by The Master, she must journey through perilous lands to find the Elemental Stones. Meanwhile, Leo, a boy with untapped powers, is trapped and alone. Their fates intertwine in a race against time. Can Delphi save her world and reach Leo before it's too late? Discover a tale of courage, friendship, and destiny.
From the publisher
The first book in the Lyle series, this tells the story of how the Primms found Lyle the crocodile in the bathtub of their new home.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,356
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD770L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 19569
Publication
- Published
- August 13, 1975
- First published
- January 1, 1962
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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