The Octopus
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2005

The Octopus

Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Preston Mcdaniels

Book #5 in the Lighthouse Family series

An octopus explores the shore with a lighthouse family during a rare low tide.

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64 pages· 720L
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Bookroo's summary

When the full moon draws the tide back, Cloe the octopus seizes the chance to explore beyond the ocean's edge. On the beach, he meets Whistler and Lila, two curious mice from the lighthouse family. Together, they uncover the hidden wonders of the ocean floor. What treasures and surprises await them in this enchanting coastal adventure?

From the publisher

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the fifth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family explores the shore with an octopus friend. Every once in a while, a full moon shines over the lighthouse and causes the tide to recede. For Cloe the octopus, this turns out to be a wonderful opportunity to explore the world that exists outside of his ocean home. As he embarks on his expedition, he encounters the lighthouse family by the beach and they explore the treasures of the uncovered ocean floor together.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
720L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
March 15, 2016
First published
September 20, 2005
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689863141
LCCN
2004028506

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