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Everett Anderson's Friend

Author: Clifton, Lucille

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 440
Points per Word 0.001136
Page Count 26
Points per Page 0.019231

Description

Having eagerly anticipated the new neighbors, Everett Anderson is disappointed to get a whole family of girls.

Quick Summary

Everett Anderson braces for boredom when his new neighbors turn out to be a whole houseful of girls, but his assumptions get turned upside down in the most delightful way. Kids will root for Everett as he discovers that judging books by their covers means missing out on amazing friendships, and they'll love seeing the story unfold through simple, rhythmic text and warm illustrations. If your kid likes books like "Neville" or "The King and the Dragon" where characters learn unexpected lessons, they'll devour this sweet tale about looking beyond first impressions. Perfect for kids ages 5-7 in kindergarten through second grade who are learning about friendship and giving others a chance.