Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1982 · Est. 33 min read

Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm

By Carla Stevens

Part of the Puffin Chapters series

A blizzard threatens Anna's journey to the spelling bee. Can she make it?

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64 pages· 3,845 words· Est. 33 min read
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In a snow-covered New York, Anna faces a daunting challenge: reaching her school for the final day of the spelling bee amidst a fierce blizzard. As the city grinds to a halt, Anna's determination is tested. Meanwhile, her grandfather, weary of city life, finds unexpected adventure when they become stranded on the Third Avenue elevated train during the infamous blizzard of 1888. Will Anna's resolve see her through the storm, and what surprises await her grandfather? Discover a tale of perseverance and unexpected twists in a city frozen in time.

From the publisher

Anna’s grandfather is bored with city life until he and Anna are stranded on the Third Avenue elevated subway train during the blizzard of 1888.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
3,845
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about grandparentsBooks about historyBooks about New YorkBooks about grandpaBooks about 1850-1899
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
43111
Publication
Published
October 1, 1998
First published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141300832

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