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Hey, Al

Richard Egielski

198628 pagesabout 25–40 minutes
1986
first published
  • 1986Farrar, Straus and Giroux · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780374330606
  • 1989Hamilton Children's · 28 pages · ENGISBN 9780241122273
  • 1997Scholastic, Inc · ENGISBN 9780590372015
  • 1992JTG of NashvilleISBN 9780938971726
  • 1987Amer School PubISBN 9780676871227
  • 2001Spoken Arts · ENGISBN 9780804568722
  • 1989Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780374429850
  • 1999Tandem Library · ENGISBN 9780833527813
ContemplativeMagicalShort read

Al, a janitor and his dog Eddie are transported by a mysterious bird to a fantasy island, but decide there is no place like home.

How it feels

MoodPlayfulAdventurousReflective
AtmosphereWhimsical

How it reads

PacePage turner
Character focusSmall ensembleLarge ensemble

Worth knowing

Written forChildrenMiddle grade

When and where

Reading situationRead aloudBedtime
ThemesFriendshipFamily
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