Aleca Zamm Is a Wonder
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017 · Est. 2 hour read

Aleca Zamm Is a Wonder

Written by Ginger Rue

Part of the Aleca Zamm series

A girl discovers she can stop time, but it comes with unexpected challenges.

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160 pages· 13,755 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Aleca Zamm feels ordinary until her tenth birthday reveals her extraordinary ability to stop time. With her quirky Aunt Zephyr as a guide, Aleca navigates the thrilling yet perilous world of Wonders. As she grapples with her newfound power, Aleca must confront the hidden dangers and responsibilities that come with it. Can she balance her desire to stand out with the risks of being discovered by those who seek Wonders? Dive into Aleca's journey of self-discovery and adventure, where every moment counts and time is both a gift and a challenge.

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Meet the wonder-full Aleca Zamm, an ordinary ten-year-old with an extraordinary ability: she can stop time!

Aleca Zamm has finally reached double digits and she still doesn’t have a “thing”—a special talent or ability that will make her stand out. Her best friend, Maria, has a thing (swim team); her sister, Dylan, has a thing (singing); and even her former BFF Madison has a thing (soccer). But Aleca? No. Thing.

Until the day of her tenth birthday when Aleca discovers she can stop time just by saying her name. Suddenly, Aleca has a thing…and life is about to get a lot more interesting!

It turns out that being a Wonder (as her eccentric Aunt Zephyr, who is also a Wonder, calls it) comes with a few caveats, and that stopping time doesn’t go undetected by other Wonders or those who may be searching for them. With her new mentor Aunt Zephyr by her side, Aleca discovers that being special comes with special challenges she never expected.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
13,755
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about timeBooks about superpowersBooks about friendshipBooks about school
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
189945
Publication
Published
June 6, 2017
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481470605

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