Where to Hide a Star
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2024 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Where to Hide a Star

Written & illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Part of the The Boy series

A boy's quest to find a missing star leads to an unexpected friendship.

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48 pages· 508 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

A boy's star friend vanishes, prompting a thrilling rescue mission with a Martian ally. As they journey to the North Pole, the boy discovers he's not alone in dreaming of befriending a star. Will this adventure lead to new friendships and unexpected discoveries? Dive into this enchanting sequel where the magic of companionship shines bright.

From the publisher

World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship–and sharing what brings us joy. Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers! Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help, and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend . . . The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world–now introducing a brand-new character!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
508
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about penguinsBooks about starsBooks about hide-and-seekBooks about loss and reunion
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
October 8, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593622247

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