The Great Louweezie #1

Author Erica S. Perl On Tour
Illustrated by Chris Chatterton
Ebook (EPUB)
On sale Jan 22, 2019 | 64 Pages | 9781524790417
Age 6-8 years | Grades 1-3
Reading Level: Lexile 520L
Prepare to be amazed as Louise (AKA The Great Louweezie) predicts the future in the first book of this easy-to-read series!

Arnold is a large black bear. His best friend, Louise, is a small chipmunk. But one day, Louise insists she is NOT Louise--she's the Great Louweezie, and she can predict the future! But when the Great Louweezie's demands begin to test Arnold's patience, the game feels much less fun. What will happen if friendship isn't in their future?
Chapter One
 
 
“Oh dear,” said Arnold when he looked outside.
 
Arnold and his best friend, Louise, had been planning to have a picnic.
 
The dark clouds suggested otherwise.
 
Arnold went to Louise’s house to tell her the bad news.
 
 “Louise?” called Arnold.
 
“There is no one here by that name,” said a voice.
 
“Louise?” Arnold asked again.
 
“I am NOT Louise,” she said, storming out. “I am the Great Louweezie! I can predict the future.”
 
Arnold raised an eyebrow.
 
“I came to tell you that we can’t have our picnic today,” he said. “It looks like rain.”
 
“Today is not a day for picnics!” announced the Great Louweezie.
 
“Correct,” said Arnold.
 
“Aha!” The Great Louweezie put out her hand. “Ten cents, please.”
 
Arnold shook his head.
 
“You don’t have ten cents,” said the Great Louweezie. “I knew it! The Great Louweezie sees all. The Great Louweezie knows all.” 
 
“Okay, Your Greatness,” said Arnold. “What am I thinking about now?”
 
Inside his pocket, his fingers found his lucky marble. 
 
The Great Louweezie stared deep into Arnold’s eyes.
 
What if she says “a marble”?  Arnold wondered.
 
Reading minds? Predicting the future?
 
Arnold was pretty sure those things were impossible, even for the Great Louweezie.
 
Weren’t they?
© 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

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Prepare to be amazed as Louise (AKA The Great Louweezie) predicts the future in the first book of this easy-to-read series!

Arnold is a large black bear. His best friend, Louise, is a small chipmunk. But one day, Louise insists she is NOT Louise--she's the Great Louweezie, and she can predict the future! But when the Great Louweezie's demands begin to test Arnold's patience, the game feels much less fun. What will happen if friendship isn't in their future?

Excerpt

Chapter One
 
 
“Oh dear,” said Arnold when he looked outside.
 
Arnold and his best friend, Louise, had been planning to have a picnic.
 
The dark clouds suggested otherwise.
 
Arnold went to Louise’s house to tell her the bad news.
 
 “Louise?” called Arnold.
 
“There is no one here by that name,” said a voice.
 
“Louise?” Arnold asked again.
 
“I am NOT Louise,” she said, storming out. “I am the Great Louweezie! I can predict the future.”
 
Arnold raised an eyebrow.
 
“I came to tell you that we can’t have our picnic today,” he said. “It looks like rain.”
 
“Today is not a day for picnics!” announced the Great Louweezie.
 
“Correct,” said Arnold.
 
“Aha!” The Great Louweezie put out her hand. “Ten cents, please.”
 
Arnold shook his head.
 
“You don’t have ten cents,” said the Great Louweezie. “I knew it! The Great Louweezie sees all. The Great Louweezie knows all.” 
 
“Okay, Your Greatness,” said Arnold. “What am I thinking about now?”
 
Inside his pocket, his fingers found his lucky marble. 
 
The Great Louweezie stared deep into Arnold’s eyes.
 
What if she says “a marble”?  Arnold wondered.
 
Reading minds? Predicting the future?
 
Arnold was pretty sure those things were impossible, even for the Great Louweezie.
 
Weren’t they?

Author

© 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