"Nicky Upstairs and Down" by Richard D. Brown follows the life of a young boy named Nicky, who navigates a vibrant world filled with curiosity and adventure. Living in a multi-story house with his family and neighbors, Nicky discovers the intricacies of life both "upstairs" and "down." Each level of the house represents different experiences, relationships, and challenges. Through his explorations, Nicky learns valuable lessons about friendship, family, and the ups and downs of growing up. The story captures the essence of childhood imagination and the significance of community in shaping one's identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Hello Reading, Penguin Young Readers, Penguin Young Readers Level 2 .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-7 years.

There are 32 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 1994 by Penguin Random House Australia .

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