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.