Arthur and the Nerves of Steal
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 35 min read-aloud

Arthur and the Nerves of Steal

By Marc Brown

Part of the Arthur Chapter series

Can Arthur return a stolen toy without getting caught?

4.0/5 Goodreads · 48 ratings
64 pages· 4,550 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
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Arthur faces a dilemma when his friend Buster secretly slips a Cybertoy into his backpack. Guilt-ridden, Buster confesses, and together they must return the toy before anyone discovers their secret. Will they succeed, or will their plan unravel, leading to unexpected consequences? Join Arthur in this thrilling adventure of friendship and responsibility.

From the publisher

When Buster impulsively drops a Cybertoy into Arthur’s backpack in the drugstore one day, he feels so guilty that he finally confesses to his friend and they try to return the popular toy before anyone else finds out.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
64
Words
4,550
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
380L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bunnies and rabbitsBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~K
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
83285
Publication
Published
October 27, 2004
First published
January 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316128957

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