The Nowhere Box
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Nowhere Box

Written and illustrated by Sam Zuppardi

George escapes to a world without siblings, but is solitude what he truly wants?

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40 pages· 180 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Bookroo's summary

George is fed up with his pesky little brothers who ruin his games and follow him everywhere. Seeking solitude, he transforms a washing machine box into a portal to Nowhere, a place free from pirates, dragons, and annoying siblings. But as he revels in his newfound peace, George begins to wonder if being alone is as wonderful as he imagined. Will he find that he misses the chaos of family? Dive into George's imaginative journey and discover the balance between solitude and the joy of sibling companionship.

From the publisher

Frustrated by little brothers who follow him everywhere and wreck his toys and games, George commandeers an empty washing machine box for an imaginative escape that is free of pirates, dragons and bothersome younger siblings.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
180
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~220L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
163101
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
First published
November 7, 2013
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763663674

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