Book details
Goodbye, Charley
Description
In 1943, twelve-year-old Celie's father brings home a rhesus monkey that helps Celie deal with all the difficulties that the war has brought into her life in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
176 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging narrative that captures the reader's imagination and keeps the pages turning.
- Complex characters whose emotional journeys offer insights into human nature and relationships.
- Beautiful prose that weaves a vivid setting and atmosphere, transporting the reader to another place or time.
- Thought-provoking themes that challenge the reader to consider new perspectives on life, love, and loss.