Time of Wonder
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1957 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

Time of Wonder

Written by Robert McCloskey

Experience a summer on a Maine island, where nature's beauty and a hurricane's fury collide.

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63 pages· 2,102 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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On a serene Maine island, a family experiences the rhythm of nature, from tranquil days to the chaos of a hurricane. As they sail and explore, the island's beauty and power unfold, leaving them with unforgettable memories. Will the peace of the island endure the storm's wrath? Discover the magic and mystery of a summer by the sea.

From the publisher

Winner of the Caldecott Medal! For fans of Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Make way for Ducklings.

“Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day . . .” So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1958)
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Format
Pages
63
Words
2,102
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
940L
Themes & topics
Books about islandsBooks about the beachBooks about the oceanBooks about summer
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6295
Publication
Published
June 15, 1989
First published
January 1, 1957
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140502015

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