A Living Nightmare
A Living Nightmare
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A Living Nightmare

Written by Darren Shan
Book #1 in the Cirque Du Freak Series
Hardcover
$15.95
$14.83
10 - 13
Reading age
266
Page count
189
Words per page
650L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2001
Publication date

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Darren Shan is excited when his friend, Steve, comes across a flyer advertising the Cirque Du Freak. The boys are mesmerized by the show, but when they get caught in a deadly trap, Darren must make a deal with the only person who can save Steve.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316603409
    Publication Date
    April 1, 2001
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2000
    Page Count
    266
    Words Per Page
    189
    Reading Age
    10 - 13 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    00045648
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    243694849
    Lexile® Level
    650L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    7
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    59118
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG+

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