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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992 · Est. 4 hour read
Almost Famous
By David Getz
A young inventor seeks fame to save her brother's heart.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings
182 pages· 36,341 words· Est. 4 hour read
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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
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 7134
Publication
- Published
- March 15, 1994
- First published
- January 1, 1992
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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