Almost Famous
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992 · Est. 4 hour read

Almost Famous

Written by David Getz

A young inventor seeks fame to save her brother's heart.

3.9 Goodreads · 32 ratings
182 pages· 36,341 words· Est. 4 hour read· 580L· AR 3.9 · 5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Maxine, a ten-year-old aspiring inventor, is on a mission to create something extraordinary to fund her brother's heart treatment. Enlisting the help of a troubled classmate, she faces unexpected challenges. Can their unlikely partnership succeed against the odds?

From the publisher

Ten-year-old Maxine is determined to become a famous inventor so she can take care of her younger brother’s heart condition, and she convinces a troubled classmate to help her.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
182
Words
36,341
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
580L
AR book level
3.9
AR points
5
AR quiz
7134
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~O
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
March 15, 1994
First published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805034646
LCCN
92025755
OCLC
26363441

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