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Lost and Found #2

Part of Arnold and Louise

Author Erica S. Perl
Illustrated by Chris Chatterton
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$6.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
5.13"W x 7.69"H x 0.22"D   | 4 oz | 84 per carton
On sale Jan 22, 2019 | 64 Pages | 9781524790424
Age 6-8 years | Grades 1-3
Reading Level: Lexile 490L
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Unlikely best friends Arnold and Louise--a big bear and a chatty chipmunk--are back in this easy-to-read chapter book series!

When Louise borrows Arnold's newly found treasure, he's sure he'll never see it again. After all, she loses just about everything he lends her. Louise swears she hasn't lost it, but to get it back, she sends Arnold on a treasure hunt of her own--or is it a wild goose chase?
© Evy Mages
Erica S. Perl is the author of more than forty books for young readers. Her middle grade novels include All Three Stooges (National Jewish Book Award, Sydney Taylor Honor Book), When Life Gives You O.J. (ALA Notable, Amazon Best Book), and White Bird: A Novel (with R.J. Palacio). Erica’s picture books include When Carrot Met Cookie and Billy the Kid Makes It Big (with Dolly Parton). She also writes early chapter books (the Arnold and Louise series) and early readers (the Truth or Lie series and the Lucky Dogs series). Erica is on the faculty of Vermont College of Fine Arts’ MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. She loves dogs, guinea pigs, stale red licorice, and visiting schools. Her website is ericaperl.com and her social media presence is @ericaperl. View titles by Erica S. Perl
Chris Chatterton began his career in graphic design and animation, working on a variety of projects including Doctor Who and CBBC's The Dumping Ground. Chris's passion for illustration then led him to pursue a career as a freelance artist working on a number of children's books. Originally from County Durham, Chris now lives and works in the basement studio of his house in Newcastle Upon Tyne. View titles by Chris Chatterton
Chapter One


Arnold collected things.
 
Rocks. Pinecones. Sticks shaped like letters.
 
They were his treasures.
 
Louise did not collect things.
 
“I only need the sun in the sky,” she explained.
 
But it wasn’t just that Louise didn’t collect things.
 
Louise also lost things.
 
Usually, Arnold’s things.
 
One day, Arnold found the best treasure ever.
 
It was shiny and blueish greenish and—
 
“Can I see it? Can I have it?” asked Louise.
 
Arnold shook his head.
 
“I need it for my Blue Things collection,” he told her.
 
“It’s more green than blue,” she said.
 
“Then for my Green Things collection.”
 
“Is this because I lost your favorite acorn cap?” Louise asked.
 
“And my second-favorite acorn cap,” Arnold reminded her.
 
“See!” said Louise. “You’re still mad!”
 
“Louise, you lose everything,” said Arnold.
 
“I don’t! I won’t,” said Louise. “I’ll just borrow it until tomorrow. Pleeeeeease?”
 
Arnold considered.
 
Louise did her best to look trustworthy.
 
Finally, Arnold nodded.
 
With a happy squeal, Louise ran off with the treasure.
 
“You won’t be sorry!” she called.
 
Arnold hoped she was right.
Copyright © 2019 by Erica S. Perl; illustrated by Chris Chatterton. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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Unlikely best friends Arnold and Louise--a big bear and a chatty chipmunk--are back in this easy-to-read chapter book series!

When Louise borrows Arnold's newly found treasure, he's sure he'll never see it again. After all, she loses just about everything he lends her. Louise swears she hasn't lost it, but to get it back, she sends Arnold on a treasure hunt of her own--or is it a wild goose chase?

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© Evy Mages
Erica S. Perl is the author of more than forty books for young readers. Her middle grade novels include All Three Stooges (National Jewish Book Award, Sydney Taylor Honor Book), When Life Gives You O.J. (ALA Notable, Amazon Best Book), and White Bird: A Novel (with R.J. Palacio). Erica’s picture books include When Carrot Met Cookie and Billy the Kid Makes It Big (with Dolly Parton). She also writes early chapter books (the Arnold and Louise series) and early readers (the Truth or Lie series and the Lucky Dogs series). Erica is on the faculty of Vermont College of Fine Arts’ MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. She loves dogs, guinea pigs, stale red licorice, and visiting schools. Her website is ericaperl.com and her social media presence is @ericaperl. View titles by Erica S. Perl
Chris Chatterton began his career in graphic design and animation, working on a variety of projects including Doctor Who and CBBC's The Dumping Ground. Chris's passion for illustration then led him to pursue a career as a freelance artist working on a number of children's books. Originally from County Durham, Chris now lives and works in the basement studio of his house in Newcastle Upon Tyne. View titles by Chris Chatterton

Excerpt

Chapter One


Arnold collected things.
 
Rocks. Pinecones. Sticks shaped like letters.
 
They were his treasures.
 
Louise did not collect things.
 
“I only need the sun in the sky,” she explained.
 
But it wasn’t just that Louise didn’t collect things.
 
Louise also lost things.
 
Usually, Arnold’s things.
 
One day, Arnold found the best treasure ever.
 
It was shiny and blueish greenish and—
 
“Can I see it? Can I have it?” asked Louise.
 
Arnold shook his head.
 
“I need it for my Blue Things collection,” he told her.
 
“It’s more green than blue,” she said.
 
“Then for my Green Things collection.”
 
“Is this because I lost your favorite acorn cap?” Louise asked.
 
“And my second-favorite acorn cap,” Arnold reminded her.
 
“See!” said Louise. “You’re still mad!”
 
“Louise, you lose everything,” said Arnold.
 
“I don’t! I won’t,” said Louise. “I’ll just borrow it until tomorrow. Pleeeeeease?”
 
Arnold considered.
 
Louise did her best to look trustworthy.
 
Finally, Arnold nodded.
 
With a happy squeal, Louise ran off with the treasure.
 
“You won’t be sorry!” she called.
 
Arnold hoped she was right.
Copyright © 2019 by Erica S. Perl; illustrated by Chris Chatterton. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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