Amelia Bedelia & Friends: Beat the Clock

Written by Herman Parish · Illustrated by Lynne Avril

Book #1 in the Amelia Bedelia and Friends series

A student discovers a 100-year-old time capsule at her school and learns about the history of her town and the people who came before her.

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160 pages· 10,327 words· Est. 2 hour read· ~750L

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Bookroo's summary

Amelia Bedelia and her friends are buzzing with excitement as Oak Tree Elementary celebrates its 100th anniversary. The highlight? A mysterious time capsule buried for a century is about to be opened. As the town gathers, Amelia and her friends speculate about its contents. Will their guesses be right, or will the reveal bring unexpected surprises? Join Amelia in this delightful tale of friendship and discovery, where the past meets the present in the most amusing ways. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the joys of curiosity and camaraderie.

From the publisher

The first book in a new arc in the New York Times-bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.It’s a piece of cake!Amelia Bedelia + Good Friends = Super Fun Stories to Read and ShareThe big day is finally here–Amelia Bedelia’s school, Oak Tree Elementary, is 100 years old, and the whole town is throwing a party. Best of all, a secret time capsule that has been buried for an entire century will finally be dug up and opened! Amelia Bedelia and her friends have some guesses about what they’ll find. Are they right? Or is everyone in for a big surprise? A funny chapter book series about friendship perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Clementine. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963! Includes “Two Ways to Say It,” Amelia Bedelia’s guide to the idioms used in the story. Illustrated in black and white throughout.

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