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DIARY OF A FLY

Author: Doreen Cronin
Illustrator: Harry Bliss

Grades: K - 4
Lexile®: AD490

Guided Reading Level: L

Release Date: 2008

Themes: Friendship;Humor;School;Science
 
The day to day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero and is not afraid to dream really big. Paperback Formats Available for Schools Only.

Reviews:
"Animation enhances the minute motions of the insects' wings...Breslin's narration lends a wonderully childlike quality to the adaptation,...and the music is terrific." - Booklist
"This clever production is a perfect blend of fiction and nonfiction, with just enough information to be used in a science class or a writing lesson to encourage youngsters to keep their own diaries." - Starred Review, School Library Journal
"...charmingly narrated by young acress, Abigail Breslin, whose voice, pacing and accent are pitch-perfect. Full animation, jazzy music and hilarious text offer an unusual view of an endearing fly finding her way in the world." - ALA Notable Video Committee

Awards:
ALA Notable Video

 
 
Formats:
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ITEM TIME(MIN) RETAIL PRICE LIST ORDER
Hardcover Book/CD

Item #: WHCD835
ISBN: 9780545094542
Read-Along Feature


8:48 $32.95
Audio CD

Item #: WCD835RA
ISBN: 9780545094474
Read-Along Feature


8:48 $14.95
Hardcover Book

Item #: WHB835
ISBN: 9780060001568


$17.99
Read-Along highlights each word as it is narrated.
 
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