Owen and Eleanor Move in - by H M Bouwman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When eight-year-old Eleanor moves into the top half of a duplex with her family, she is not happy. In her old home, she had her own bedroom. Now she has to share one with her big sister. Eleanor decides she's going to move back to her real home--and asks her seven-year-old neighbor Owen to help. Illustrations.ions.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>Owen and Eleanor Move In</em> is a story about what it means to have a home...and what it means to be a friend.</p> <p>When eight-year-old Eleanor moves into the bottom half of a duplex with her family, she is not happy. Her old home was way better. In her old home, she even had her own bedroom. Not any more--now she has to share with her big sister. The situation needs to change, and she knows just how to fix it. When Owen, age seven, meets Eleanor, he's excited--finally, someone to play with who isn't his little brother! He teaches her how to fence and write in code, and she helps him build mechanical gadgets and thinks his homeschooling is cool.</p> <p>But when Eleanor asks Owen to help her escape back to her old house, he's not sure he should do it.... What should a friend do?</p> <p>Starring two quirky kids and a dead goldfish named Scrumpy, <em>Owen and Eleanor Move In</em> will delight readers both young and old.</p> <p>The Owen and Eleanor series follows two kids from two different families as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood. The duo learns important lessons about faith, values, and friendship. Perfect for beginning readers.</p> <p><em>Owen and Eleanor Move In</em> is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A heart-warming story about friendship and faith, with plenty of great humor. Eleanor and Owen are sure to win over readers." -- Debbi Michiko Florence, author of the Jasmine Toguchi Series "Debbi Michiko Florence, author of the Jasmine Toguchi Series"<br><br>"Faith and friendship are at the heart of Bouwman's new chapter-book series. The overarching themes of friendship, familial love, and resiliency in the face of change are ... universal. A sweet start ripe for more installments." -- Kirkus Reviews "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>"Tender and funny, and the kids' voices are absolutely spot-on." -- Lynn Jonell, author of Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat and The Secret of Zoom "Lynn Jonell, author of Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat and The Secret of Zoom"<br><br>"The author handled diversity of thought, race, and experiences so masterfully. Authentic and relatable ... it's simple one of the best books on friendship, transition, and family I've read this year." -- Osheta Moore, author of Shalom Sistas "Osheta Moore, author of Shalom Sistas"<br>
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