The Year of Billy Miller
The Year of Billy Miller
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The Year of Billy Miller

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Book #1 in the Billy Miller Series
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6 - 9
Reading age
240
Page count
620L
Lexile measure
Sep 17, 2013
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Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny Newbery Honor story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school. The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books; Frindle, by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.The New York Times declared: Henkes’s delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love. When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade, with a lump on your head! As the year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad. Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums. This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades.–Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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  • Billy writes a poem for school and chooses to write about his mom. What subject would you choose to write about if it were you?
  • When Billy is nervous if he's smart enough for second grade, his father tells him of course, because "this is the Year of Billy Miller." Is there something upcoming (like a new year of school, a move, or learning a new skill) that you're nervous about? How can you make this next year *your* year?

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Book Details

ISBN
9780062268129
Publication Date
September 17, 2013
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Page Count
240
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Reading Age
6 - 9 years
Lexile® Level
620L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~4

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