Waiting for Augusta
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 10.5 hour read

Waiting for Augusta

Written by Jessica Lawson

A boy's journey to Augusta may hold the key to healing his heart.

4.1 Goodreads · 315 ratings
352 pages· 73,978 words· Est. 10.5 hour read· 830L
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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Benjamin Putter feels lost after his father's death, convinced a golf ball is lodged in his throat. Drawn to Augusta, Georgia, he hopes the journey will ease his grief. Along the way, he meets Noni, a mysterious runaway, and together they encounter unexpected wonders and possible magic. Will this adventure help Ben find peace and make the lump disappear?

From the publisher

From the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher and Nooks & Crannies comes a “whimsical, heartwarming,” (Kirkus Reviews) and profound tale of love, loss, and family. Eleven-year-old Benjamin Putter has a lump in his throat, and he’s certain it’s a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything’s been topsy-turvy since his father died last month. And he doesn’t know how to fix it. Then, one day, something starts tugging at Ben, telling him to hurry to Augusta, Georgia—home of the most famous golf course in the world. Ben might be going a little crazy, but escaping Hilltop, Alabama, sounds like a darn good idea. (And just maybe it will make that lump go away.) As he makes his way to Augusta, Ben partners up with a mysterious runaway named Noni, and they embark on a journey full of strange and wonderful surprises—and possibly magic—at every turn.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
Words
73,978
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
830L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~T
AR points
11
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
182232
Publication
Published
May 9, 2017
First published
May 10, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481448406

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