Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll

Written by Marc Brown

Part of the Arthur series

Arthur's rock band dreams are dashed, but a surprise visit changes everything.

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32 pages· 1,432 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· 520L
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Bookroo's summary

Arthur dreams of joining Francine's rock band, but fails the audition. As he grapples with disappointment, the unexpected arrival of the Backstreet Boys in Elwood City promises to turn his world upside down. Will Arthur find his place in the spotlight, or will he discover something even more valuable? With friendships tested and dreams on the line, this story explores the power of perseverance and the magic of unexpected opportunities. Dive into Arthur's musical adventure and see how one visit can change everything.

From the publisher

Arthur wants to be in on the action when Francine decides to form a rock band that will be “a million times better than the Backstreet Boys.” But Arthur doesn’t make it through auditions, and Francine chooses Molly, Binky, Fern, and Mrs. MacGrady instead. Then the Backstreet Boys come to Elwood City and change everything! The prime-time PBS special of the same name will air this fall. Arthur’s first prime-time special was Arthur’s Perfect Christmas, and the tie-in book went on to become a New York Times bestseller.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,432
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
66524
Publication
Published
September 1, 2002
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316118545
LCCN
2001050714
OCLC
48544732

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