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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998 · Est. 21 min read
Arthur's Birthday Party
Written and illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Part of the Arthur the Chimpanzee series
A birthday gymnastics contest reveals unexpected competition and surprises.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 65 ratings
64 pages· 1,228 words· Est. 21 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Arthur's birthday gymnastics party promises excitement with contests in balancing, tumbling, and rope climbing. Confident of his victory, Arthur faces an unexpected challenge from his sister Violet and her friend Wilma. Will their secret practice sessions upend his plans and lead to a surprising twist in the competition? Discover the unexpected turns at this lively celebration.
From the publisher
Happy Birthday, Arthur!Arthur is having a gymnastics party for his birthday, with prizes for balancing, tumbling, and rope climbing. Arthur is sure that he will win the prize for best all–around gymnast. But his little sister, Violet, and her friend Wilma have been practicing-and they may have a surprise in store….
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,228
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 470L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 53060
Publication
- Published
- April 5, 2000
- First published
- August 15, 1998
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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