The Last Day Julian Was My Best Friend
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

The Last Day Julian Was My Best Friend

By Jody Jensen Shaffer, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)

A secret threatens a summer friendship. Can forgiveness save it?

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32 pages
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Anthony and Julian are best friends enjoying an unforgettable summer. But Anthony harbors a secret about Julian's missing marble, fearing it could end their friendship. As Anthony struggles with his guilt, he plans a perfect last day together. Will the truth ruin everything, or does Julian have a surprise of his own that could change everything?

From the publisher

A touching story of true friendship and the power of forgiveness.Best friends and neighbors Anthony and Julian are having the summer of their lives. Making pancakes, riding bikes to the beach, playing in the sand and surf…They have everything they need for an epic summer vacation. But Anthony is worried. He has a secret–a secret about Julian’s missing marble. And he knows that once Julian finds out about it, he’ll be mad. He may not even want to be Anthony’s best friend anymore. So Anthony is determined to have the best last day as Julian’s best friend…until he can’t hold in his secret any longer. But maybe Julian has a surprise of his own to share with Anthony…

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
June 4, 2024
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781662516160

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