A Flying Birthday Cake?
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999 · Est. 1.5 hour read

A Flying Birthday Cake?

Written by Louis Sachar · Illustrated by Adam Record

Book #6 in the Marvin Redpost series

A sleepless night reveals a mysterious flying object and a strange new kid at school.

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96 pages· 7,248 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Marvin can't sleep during a backyard birthday sleepover and witnesses something glowing zoom overhead. Is it a flying birthday cake or something stranger? The next day, a peculiar new student arrives at school, sparking curiosity and laughter. Join Marvin as he navigates the hilarity and mystery of being the new kid, where nothing is quite as it seems. What secrets does this newcomer hold, and how will Marvin uncover the truth? Dive into a world of quirky adventures and unexpected friendships.

From the publisher

This chapter book in Newbery Honor-winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series offers a sidesplitting take on being the new kid at school. When Marvin and Stuart sleep over at Nick Tuffle’s house for Nick’s birthday, they set up sleeping bags in the back yard. Stuart and Nick go right to sleep, but Marvin tosses and turns. Then he hears a noise and something glowing zooms over his head. Is it really a flying birthday cake? Or could it be something even more bizarre? The next day, a very strange new kid shows up at school…. Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
7,248
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
September 21, 1999
First published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679890003
LCCN
98007204
OCLC
39052512

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