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edition:Paperback
also available: eBook
category: Children's Fiction
published: May 2009
ISBN:9781554690237
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Bruno for Real

by Caroline Adderson, illustrated by Helen Flook

tagged: imagination & play, humorous stories, short stories
Description

Seven-year-old Bruno is back and tackling problems with his trademark originality.

He defeats hiccups. He trades his mother for a new hat. He skillfully avoids math. And thanks to his special Flutter Kick, he easily advances to the next level—in swimming and in life! Bruno is ready for any challenge as he learns all there is to know about being a boy.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the Authors

Caroline Adderson has been nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist, the Governor General's Literary Award, the Rogers' Trust Fiction Prize and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with her family.


Helen Flook was born and grew up in the beautiful countryside of Wales. She has a Degree in Graphic Design from the Norwich School of Art. Helen has illustrated numerous children's books, including many Orca picture books and early chapter books in the Orca Echoes series. She lives and works in Abergwyngregyn, a village in Wales.
Contributor Notes

In Bruno for Real, the sequel to I, Bruno, award-winning author Caroline Adderson shares more of Bruno’s really real adventures. Caroline lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and the son who lied to her when he said he’d always be seven.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 8
Grade:
1 to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Awards
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
  • Commended, Ontario Library association (OLA) Best Bets
Editorial Reviews

"Bruno has so much personality he almost leaps off the page, and the energy of the book marches its main character. Bruno's hijinks are entertaining and true to life, with every chapter acting as a fast-paced, self-contained story...Highly recommended."

— Resource Links

"Young readers will enjoy Bruno's funny stories, short chapters and cartoon illustrations."

— Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group (SOYAMRG)

"With a teacher who turns any conversation into a math lesson, Bruno tackles daily life with a great sense of humor and originality. Cartoonish pen and ink drawing complement the silly tone and create an appealing transitional chapter book."

— Puget Sound Council for Review of Children's Media

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