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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999 · Est. 53 min read
Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher
By Marc Brown
Part of the Arthur Chapter series
A fortune-telling cootie-catcher controls Arthur and friends. Can they break free?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 143 ratings
64 pages· 4,764 words· Est. 53 min read
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Bookroo's summary
At Prunella's half-birthday, a fortune-telling cootie-catcher seems to predict the future, ensnaring Arthur and his friends in its mysterious grip. As they follow its every command, they must decide if they can defy its power or remain trapped forever. Will they find the courage to challenge the cootie-catcher's authority, or are they destined to be its puppets? Dive into this captivating adventure and discover if Arthur can outsmart the seemingly omniscient paper oracle.
From the publisher
At Prunella’s half-birthday party, her sister unveils a fortune-telling cootie-catcher. When the object mysteriously seems able to predict the future, Arthur and his friends become slaves to its every move. Can they ever go against the cootie-catcher’s authority or will they be doomed forever?In chapter-book format for children who are ready to read on their own, this wondrous adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 4,764
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 400L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 34560
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 1999
- First published
- April 1, 1999
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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