Amanda Pig on Her Own

Jean Van Leeuwen

Turtleback, 1994 - Juvenile Fiction - 48 pages

Using their cache of already published easy-to-read books, Puffin launched their Easy-to-Read program. Favorite stories by such beloved authors as James Marshall, Jean Van Leeuwen, and Harriet Ziefert are certain to attract readers to this series. Though the quality of stories in this series is uneven, some of them are superb. Like most other beginning-to-read series, Puffin Easy-to-Read is divided into reading levels. Level 1 uses sentences with clear and simple words and illustrations that help the reader understand the story line. Level 2 is the springboard for emerging readers: the stories use longer sentences, yet maintain a vocabulary easy enough for the child to feel comfortable on his or her own. Level 3 offers more challenging sentences and longer stories. Kindergarten - Grade 3.

Contents

• CONTENTS: 5
• Sick in Bed: 16
• The Big Mess: 25

About the author

Jean Van Leeuwen was born in Rutherford, New Jersey on December 26, 1937. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Syracuse University. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked in the children's book department of a publisher. She is the author of more than 50 books including Timothy's Flower, Bound for Oregon, and the Oliver and Amanda series.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Amanda Pig on Her Own; Oliver and Amanda -- Penguin Young Readers Series; Oliver and Amanda, Jean Van Leeuwen; Penguin young readers; Puffin Easy-To-Read
• Author: Jean Van Leeuwen
• Publisher: Turtleback, 1994
• ISBN: 0785735747, 9780785735748
• Length: 48 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Pigs; Juvenile Fiction / School & Education; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / New Experience