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The Lunch Box Clue

Two lunches. One little mix-up.
A mystery to solve together.

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Oliver, an illustrated adult reading friend
RUSSELL’S READING FRIENDS

Oliver

A curious storyteller who loves mysteries, clever inventions and a good question.

Oliver is a fictional reading friend. His replies are prerecorded.

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First character concept · human visual and listening review pending

Reading with Russell

RWR reading levels

These levels describe the story, not the child. Try one that feels comfortable, or listen along to something more challenging.

L1 · Follow the Story
Follow one action at a time. The pictures and repeated words show what changes.
L2 · Connect the Clues
Connect events across pages. An earlier clue helps explain what happens next.
L3 · Read Between the Lines
Read between the lines. Work out what someone means, why they acted, or how two clues fit together.
L4 · See the Bigger Picture
Follow several clues through a longer story. The ending may change how you understand the beginning.

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