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Lena, the Sea and Me

Author: Parr, Maria

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.9
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 42693
Points per Word 0.000141
Page Count 284
Points per Page 0.021127

Description

Best friends Trille and Lena navigate the challenges of growing up in their coastal village in this sequel to Adventures with Waffles. A new soccer coach threatens Lena's goalkeeping dreams, while a new girl at school captures Trille's attention, disrupting their usual seaside adventures. The friends face everyday troubles, from sinking rafts to dreaded music lessons, as they balance friendship, family, and their evolving interests.

Quick Summary

Set in a sunny Norwegian coastal village, this story follows best friends Lena and Trille as their perfect summer gets turned upside down by a demanding new soccer coach, a goalkeeping dream on hold, and a crush that makes everything awkward. Kids will recognize themselves in the authentic friendship moments, the funny small-town mishaps, and the way these two friends always stick together through every embarrassing situation. If your kid loves the humor and heart of Frindle or Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Wimpy Kid, they will find that same irresistible mix here. Perfect for readers in grades 4-7 who enjoy stories about best friends navigating the messy and wonderful business of growing up.