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Leo and Ralph - by Peter Carnavas (Paperback)

Name: Leo and Ralph - by Peter Carnavas (Paperback)
Brand: Groundwood Books
SKU: 1002891227
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Ever since he was in kindergarten, Leo has had a hard time making friends.
7-10 Years
7.4" x 5.0" Paperback
280 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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Book Synopsis

Ever since he was in kindergarten, Leo has had a hard time making friends. He always has so much going on in his head, and his words come out so slowly that the other kids just run off to play without listening to him.

Things are different after he meets Ralph. Ralph is from a different planet, and he loves outer space, just like Leo. The two friends make up their own language and invent other planets. As the early school years go by, Leo and Ralph have such a good time together that Leo's parents worry that he is not making other friends.

When Leo's mother gets a job in another town, Leo reluctantly agrees to say goodbye to Ralph. Leo is in a new school now, in a higher grade. But when he doesn't quite click with his real-life classmates, Ralph comes back, and this time, Leo has to keep his old friend a secret. Until, with the help of his family, his new classmates, and his new teacher, Leo is finally able to say goodbye to Ralph for good.

A stellar novel about space, starting over and a friendship that's out of this world.

Review Quotes

"This fun story reminds middle-grade readers that there is always a way to fit in." -- Calgary Herald

"Doodles ... throughout capture and expand the warmth and whimsy of this story of self-identity and discovery." -- Horn Book, STARRED REVIEW

"This must-read for families with sensitive, imaginative children is a triumph." -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"A glowing gem that honors the slow, often difficult work of making connections with others." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"Magical." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .57 Pounds

Suggested Age: 7-10 Years

Number of Pages: 280

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Publisher: Groundwood Books

Theme: Friendship

Format: Paperback

Author: Peter Carnavas

Language: English

Street Date: February 3, 2026

TCIN: 1002891227

UPC: 9781779461018

Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-8865

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5 inches width x 7.4 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.57 pounds

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