The Second-Best Friend
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

The Second-Best Friend

Written by Sally Rippin · Illustrated by Aki Fukuoka

Part of the Billie B. Brown series

Billie's friendship is tested when a new friend wants to join her circle.

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44 pages· 1,377 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

Billie B. Brown faces a dilemma when her best friend Jack is joined by Rebecca, who also wants to be her best friend. As Billie navigates this tricky situation, she must decide if she can balance both friendships or if someone will become the second-best friend. With relatable adventures and heartwarming moments, Billie learns about friendship, choices, and the importance of staying true to herself. Will Billie find a way to keep both friends, or will she have to make a difficult choice?

From the publisher

Meet Billie B. Brown, brave, brilliant, bold, and bound to become your best friend! Brand-new readers will readily relate to this series of stand-alone, everyday adventures. Filled with true-to-life situations, warm family relationships, humorous illustrations and positive problem-solving, they’re taking the early reader scene by storm! Billie has always been best friends with Jack. But now Rebecca wants to be her best friend. Will Billie have to choose? Who will end up The Second-best Friend ? No more than 50 words per page! Word art or illustration on every second page!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
44
Words
1,377
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
156214
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
First published
April 1, 2010
Publisher
Kane Miller
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781610670982
LCCN
2011935696

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