by Elissa Haden Guest (Author), Christine Davenier (Illustrator)
"An easy-to-read story about friendship." -- School Library Journal In this Level 3 chapter book for newly independent readers, Walter's favorite cousin, Howie, comes for a visit. Iris expected the three of them to have lots of fun fishing and learning magic tricks. Instead, Iris feels left out and worries she will lose her best friend. Like other Iris and Walter books in the Green Light Reader series, this story addresses common childhood situations with sensitivity and honesty. Storyline also creates opportunities to talk about bullying behaviors, and, ultimately, shows characters developing clever ways to resolve their troubles.
Author Biography
ELISSA HADEN GUEST is the award-winning author of the Iris and Walter series. She lives in San Francisco, California.
CHRISTINE DAVENIER Davenier has illustrated all the Iris and Walter books, and the Very Fairy Princess books by the actress Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. She lives in Paris.
Number of Pages: 44
Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 5.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 09, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
