Appleblossom the Possum
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 288
Published: 2016
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"Appleblossom the Possum" by Holly Goldberg Sloan follows the adventures of a young possum named Appleblossom who embarks on a journey to discover her place in the world. Living in a cozy nest with her family, Appleblossom dreams of exploring beyond the familiar. When she is separated from her siblings, she encounters various animals, learns important life lessons, and navigates the challenges of independence. Throughout her journey, she discovers the value of friendship, bravery, and finding one's way home. With charming illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, the story captures the essence of growing up and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 288 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2016 by Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd .
Holly Goldberg Sloan lives in Santa Monica, California with her husband and two sons. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sloan grew up around the world-from Oregon to Istanbul. Sloan is an author and screenwriter and I'll Be There is her debut novel.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
The Audies
This book was recognised by the The Audies.