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Home Alone

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Seven-year-old Kevin McAllister is left behind when his family goes to France for Christmas vacation, and the precocious boy must defend the homestead from two burglars who have invaded the neighborhood

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1990

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Jordan Horowitz

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April 17, 2019
Inadvertently left at home by his forgetful family, off on a Christmas trip to Paris, young Kevin McCallister needs all his ingenuity to fend off two burglars who break into his house.
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November 9, 2024
*Home Alone* by Jordan Horowitz is a delightful picture book that captures the excitement and adventure of a child spending a day alone at home. The story follows the protagonist as they explore their freedom, encountering humorous situations and creative solutions to everyday challenges. The illustrations are vibrant and lively, perfectly complementing the playful tone of the narrative. Horowitz’s writing is simple yet engaging, making it an ideal read for young children. The book beautifully explores themes of independence and imagination while highlighting the joy and fun that can come with having some time to oneself.
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May 21, 2012
The book is about a boy who is always in conflict with his many siblings. The day before they go on a vacation for Christmas break he gets in trouble and has to sleep in the attic, meanwhile there is a cop checking up on them to see what they are doing. The day of the vacation everybody wakes up late and forgets that the little boy (Kevin)is still in the attic. When the family reaches their destination they realize that they left him behind. Kevin is now home alone and has to deal with the cop and his partner in crime who are really crooks and try's preventing them from breaking into his house.
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