Tussle with the Tooting Tarantulas
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021 · Est. 56 min read

Tussle with the Tooting Tarantulas

Written by David Bowles · Illustrated by Shane Clester

Book #5 in the 13th Street series

Can two friends rescue their kidnapped companion from giant spiders on 13th Street?

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96 pages· 5,040 words· Est. 56 min read
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Malia and Dante face a creepy challenge when their friend Ivan is snatched by enormous, smelly spiders on 13th Street. As they navigate the eerie neighborhood, they must outsmart the sticky webs and sinister forces lurking in the shadows. Will their courage and quick thinking be enough to save Ivan, or will they become the next victims of the arachnid menace? Dive into this fast-paced, illustrated adventure filled with humor and mild scares, perfect for young readers seeking thrills and chills.

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A silly and spooky highly illustrated series that’s perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book! Malia, Dante, and Ivan are ready to take on the evil forces controlling 13th Street. But then Ivan is kidnapped by giant–and stinky!–spiders. Can Malia and Dante save him from their sticky webs? Each story in this hilarious and mildly scary series from award-winning author David Bowles is designed to set independent readers up for success–with short, fast-paced chapters, art on every page, and progress bars at the end of each chapter!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
5,040
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about monstersBooks about magicBooks about rescue missionsBooks about friendshipBooks about families
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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
April 27, 2021
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063009585

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