Three Blue Hearts
Three Blue Hearts
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Three Blue Hearts

Written by Lynne Kelly
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8 - 12
Reading age
288
Page count
53,038
Word count
670L
Lexile measure
Oct 7, 2025
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the bestselling author of Song for a Whale comes a deeply moving story about a boy, an octopus, and the extraordinary bond that changes their lives forever. Max can’t seem to escape the big, looming shadow of his politician dad. But for the next few months, Max and his mom are going away to a quiet Texas beach town where Max can be someone else. Someone who doesn’t make dumb mistakes that embarrass his father–someone who knows how to be strong. He stumbles on his fresh start right away, when he finds an injured octopus washed up onshore after a storm. With the help of a local wildlife center and a couple of new friends, Max rescues the octopus–who they name Ursula–and vows to take care of her until she’s ready to return to the sea. But as their bond deepens and Max makes unexpected discoveries that turn his summer upside down, Max’s true strength will be put to the test. Can he keep his promise after all?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593898390
    Publication Date
    October 7, 2025
    Publisher
    Delacorte Press
    Original Publication Date
    October 7, 2025
    Page Count
    288
    Word Count
    53038
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    670L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    8
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    556181
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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