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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 39 min read-aloud
Arthur and the Race to Read
By Marc Brown
Part of the Arthur Good Sports Chapter series
Can Arthur and friends motivate Fern to race for literacy?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 103 ratings
64 pages· 4,955 words· Est. 39 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Arthur's school is hosting a race to support a literacy drive, and everyone is training hard. But Fern isn't interested in winning or even improving her speed. As Race Day approaches, Arthur and his friends must find a way to inspire her. Will they succeed in motivating Fern to join the cause, or will she remain indifferent? This engaging chapter book explores themes of friendship, motivation, and the power of teamwork, making it a delightful read for young fans eager to see if Fern will rise to the challenge.
From the publisher
Arthur and the Race to Read To raise money for a literacy drive, everyone at Arthur’s school is going to run a race together. Arthur and his friends buddy up to train, but Fern seems uninterested in winning or even just improving her speed. Will everyone else be able to inspire her in time for Race Day? Presented in chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this tale of competition will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 4,955
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 470L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 49397
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2001
- First published
- January 1, 2000
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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