A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...

By Davide Cali, Benjamin Chaud

Part of the I Didn't Do My Homework Because... series

Late to school due to bizarre obstacles or an even wilder truth?

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44 pages· 444 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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A student's journey to school is thwarted by giant ants, ninjas, and mole people. Are these wild tales the real reason for tardiness, or is there an even more outrageous truth? As each bizarre encounter unfolds, the line between reality and imagination blurs, leaving everyone guessing. Will the student ever make it to class, or is the adventure just beginning? Dive into a whirlwind of chaos and humor where the unexpected is the norm, and the truth is stranger than fiction.

From the publisher

First, some giant ants steal breakfast. Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, actionpacked, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds—and the unbelievable oddness!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
44
Words
444
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~479L
Themes & topics
Books about honestyBooks about lyingBooks about imaginationBooks about being lateBooks about excuses
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
176888
Publication
Published
March 3, 2015
First published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452131689

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