“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying good-bye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh [A. A. Milne]
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Reading Level
Ages 8-10
Grade 2 [Scholastic]
AR 2.6
Review and Comments
James Pompaday and Marvin are the best of friends even though James is a boy and Marvin is a beetle. They truly enjoy each other’s company and devotedly support one another. Their friendship is tested when James spends a week at a summer camp and Marvin has to stay home. Marvin is troubled and wonders if James will think about him while he’s gone or even find a new friend to replace him, which would be the worst outcome.
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