The Birthday Girl (Orca Echoes)
by Jean Little
Illustrated by June Lawrason
Orca Echoes
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Nell hopes for special surprises on her birthday, but everyone seems too busy to notice her wishes. When her cat goes missing, she sets out on an adventure that leads her to unexpected friends and bright sunflowers. Along the way, Nell discovers the power to make her own wishes come true.
Representation & Themes
FamilyFriendshipAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1551432927
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Published
- September 30, 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 6,539
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Readers - BeginnerSocial Situations - GeneralFictionChildren's 4-8 - Fiction - GeneralJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionSocial Issues - GeneralChildren: Grades 1-2Social Issues - AdolescenceCatsBirthdaysChatsJuvenile fictionFrustrationRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseAnniversaires de naissance