The Storm
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002 · Est. 1 hour read

The Storm

Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Preston Mcdaniels

Book #1 in the Lighthouse Family series

Two solitary souls find unexpected family by the sea's embrace.

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80 pages· 5,408 words· Est. 1 hour read· 730L
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Pandora, a solitary lighthouse keeper cat, and Seabold, a seafaring dog, are used to their lonely lives by the ocean. But when a storm brings three young mice into their care, they embark on an unexpected journey of creating a family. As they navigate this new adventure, they discover the true meaning of companionship and belonging. Will the sea's gifts unite them, or will their solitary pasts keep them apart? Dive into a heartwarming tale of unexpected bonds and the power of family.

From the publisher

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the first book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which Pandora and Seabold discover what it means to be part of a family. Life with just the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora or Seabold. They’ve lived most of their lives with the sea, and they’re quite used to being alone. Or they were. But one extraordinary day, the same sea that brought Pandora and Seabold together gives them the ingredients for an adventure that neither of them had considered before–an adventure called “family.”

At a glance
Format
Pages
80
Words
5,408
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about lighthousesBooks about coastsBooks about adoptionBooks about animalsBooks about cats
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
65671
Publication
Published
September 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689848803

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