Gooney Bird Greene -- Lois Lowry

From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits Gooney Bird just fine, because, as it turns out, she has quite a few interesting and absolutely true stories to tell. <p></p><p>Through Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling. This book will encourage the storyteller in everyone.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Lois Lowry<br><b>Publisher:</b> Clarion Books<br><b>Published:</b> 01/06/2015<br><b>Pages:</b> 128<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.20lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.40h x 5.10w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780544225275<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 2<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>65304 / Gooney Bird Greene<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>Lois Lowry is known for her versatility and invention as a writer. She was born in Hawaii and grew up in New York, Pennsylvania, and Japan. After several years at Brown University, she turned to her family and to writing. She is the author of more than thirty books for young adults, including the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the