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    Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy

    Part of Lucy

    Author Ilene Cooper
    Illustrated by Amanda Harvey
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    $6.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    5.19"W x 7.56"H x 0.2"D  
    On sale Dec 17, 1999 | 80 Pages | 9780307265029
    Grades 1-4
    Reading Level: Lexile 510L | Fountas & Pinnell M
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    Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures—and friendships, too! In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle's friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers and dog lovers alike.
    For over 20 years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her chapter books (Absolutely Lucy) and early readers (Little Lucy) about a beagle named Lucy. She is also the children’s books editor at ALA Booklist magazine. View titles by Ilene Cooper
    Amanda Harvey previously illustrated the Doubleday reissue of Charlotte Zolotow’s My Friend John. Here she is both author and illustrator. View titles by Amanda Harvey

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    Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures—and friendships, too! In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle's friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers and dog lovers alike.

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    For over 20 years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her chapter books (Absolutely Lucy) and early readers (Little Lucy) about a beagle named Lucy. She is also the children’s books editor at ALA Booklist magazine. View titles by Ilene Cooper
    Amanda Harvey previously illustrated the Doubleday reissue of Charlotte Zolotow’s My Friend John. Here she is both author and illustrator. View titles by Amanda Harvey

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