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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003 · Est. 6 min read
Arthur and the School Pet
Part of the Arthur Step Into Reading series
Can D.W. handle the chaos of caring for a speedy gerbil over Christmas break?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings
24 pages· 493 words· Est. 6 min read
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Bookroo's summary
D.W. eagerly takes on the challenge of caring for Speedy, the classroom gerbil, over Christmas break. Her plan to teach him tricks quickly unravels as she discovers the chaos of managing a pet that's faster than she imagined. Will D.W. master the art of gerbil care, or will Speedy outsmart her at every turn? Dive into this holiday adventure filled with unexpected twists and lessons in responsibility.
From the publisher
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isn’t as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy. . . .
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 493
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 490L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.4
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 74850
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2003
- First published
- January 28, 2003
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780613574921
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