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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999 · Est. 1.5 hour read
A Flying Birthday Cake?
By Louis Sachar, Adam Record (Illustrator)
Part of the Marvin Redpost series
A sleepless night reveals a mysterious flying object and a strange new kid at school.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 489 ratings
96 pages· 7,248 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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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
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The fine print
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
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