The Tale of Angelino Brown
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 5 hour read

The Tale of Angelino Brown

By David Almond, Alex T. Smith (Illustrator)

A bus driver finds an angel in his pocket, sparking mystery and suspicion.

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272 pages· 34,826 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bert Brown's life changes when he finds a tiny angel in his pocket. While friends adore Angelino, the head teacher and a mysterious inspector are skeptical. What secrets do they hide, and why is Angelino causing such a stir? As Bert and Betty navigate this heavenly surprise, they must uncover the truth behind the adults' suspicions. Is Angelino truly an angel, or is there more to this celestial mystery?

From the publisher

Do you believe in angels? Bert and Betty Brown do, because Bert discovered one in his shirt pocket the other day while he was driving his bus. All of a sudden they had a little boy of their very own to care for—how heavenly! Bert and Betty’s friends think Angelino is lovely. So do Nancy and Jack and Alice from school. But the Head Teacher, Mrs. Mole, is not so sure. Neither is Professor Smellie. And who is the mysterious Man in Black who claims to be a School Inspector? Or the big, lumbering Basher Malone? What could all these sneaky adults possibly have against such a perfect little angel?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
272
Words
34,826
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about magicBooks about adoptionBooks about angels
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194123
Publication
Published
February 27, 2018
First published
May 4, 2017
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763695637

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