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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999 · Est. 1.5 hour read
A Magic Crystal?
By Louis Sachar, Amy Wummer (Illustrator)
Part of the Marvin Redpost series
Marvin's friend has a magic crystal. Is it real or just a trick?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 438 ratings
96 pages· 8,071 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Marvin Redpost's world turns curious when his friend Casey, who lives in an old firehouse, introduces him to a magic crystal. As Marvin wonders if the crystal's powers are real, he must decide if Casey is casting a spell on him or if there's more to the story. With humor and charm, Marvin navigates this magical mystery, leaving readers to question the true nature of Casey's crystal. Is it magic, or is Marvin just under Casey's spell?
From the publisher
This chapter book in Newbery Honor-winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series is getting magical…or is it? Marvin Redpost has a girlfriend–not a real girlfriend, just a girl who is a friend. And Casey Happleton is no ordinary girl. She lives in an old firehouse and she has a magic crystal! She wants to share the crystal with Marvin. Could the crystal really be magic? Or is Casey putting her own spell on Marvin? 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
- 8,071
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- September 26, 2000
- First published
- January 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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