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26 Fairmount Avenue

26 Fairmount Avenue

Published in
1999
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Description

A Newbery Honor Book Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eating chocolate with his Nana Upstairs, only to find out--the hard way--that they have eaten chocolate laxative. He tries to skip kindergarten when he finds out he won't learn to read until first grade. "I'll be back next year," he says. When Tomie goes to see Snow White, he creates another sensation.
Age
5-8
Text complexity
proficient
Length
80 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Experience the warmth and humor of Tomie dePaola's childhood.
  • Learn about life in the 1930s through the eyes of a child.
  • Enjoy the engaging storytelling of a beloved children's author.
  • Relate to the universal themes of family, growth, and resilience.