Iris and Walter and the Field Trip

In this Level Three I Can Read, meet Iris—the new kid in town—and her soon-to-be best friend, Walter!After a move, Iris is sure that life in her new home will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris will never be happy here. Then Grandpa suggests a walk. Down the road and around the bend, they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway—and a boy named Walter. Maybe life far from the city won't be so lonely after all.In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.What happens when the new kid in town thinks she’ll be lonely forever?- Making New Friends: When Iris meets Walter in his amazing treehouse, she discovers that a new home can mean a new best friend.- Overcoming Loneliness: A heartfelt story that gently explores the sadness of leaving home and the joy of finding your place.- A Special Grandfather Relationship: Iris’s wise and kind Grandpa knows that sometimes all it takes is a walk around the bend to find an adventure.- Perfect for Early Readers: As a Level 3 I Can Read! book, it’s designed to build confidence in independent readers with engaging stories and themes.

"As engaging as ever."  —Publishers Weekly Sometimes it takes two friends to solve a problem. So when Iris announces that she really wants to ride the wild horse Rain, Walter comes up with the perfect plan to help her. And when Walter has a terrible first day of school because his teacher calls him Walt instead of Walter, Iris gives him a wonderful idea on how he can "show-and-tell" his feelings about the nickname. After all, helping is what best friends do for each other!

Iris and Walter's teacher is out sick, and Iris's grandpa is the substitute! At first Iris is so excited to have Grandpa as the teacher. But she soon discovers that sharing her grandpa with the rest of the class isn't as much fun as she thought it would be. <BR> <BR>In the eighth book of the award-winning Iris and Walter series, Iris learns that sharing someone you love is hard . . . but that her special bond with Grandpa can never be broken.<BR>