Arthur's Computer Disaster
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Arthur's Computer Disaster

Written & illustrated by Marc Brown

Part of the Arthur series

A forbidden game leads to a blank screen. Can it be fixed before mom returns?

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36 pages· 877 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Arthur can't resist playing Deep, Dark Sea, despite his mom's warning. When he and Buster both grab the mouse, disaster strikes—the computer screen goes blank! With time ticking, can Arthur fix the mess before his mom gets home? Join Arthur, D.W., and friends on a hilarious race against time filled with unexpected twists and turns.

From the publisher

Arthur wants to play Deep, Dark Sea on the computer every chance he gets. He’s hooked! When his mother leaves for work and asks him not to touch the computer, Arthur can’t resist the temptation. Disobedience leads to disaster when Arthur and his friend Buster both reach for the mouse - and the computer screen goes blank! Will Arthur be able to fix the computer before his mom gets home from work? Once again Arthur, D.W., and friends lead us on a hilarious adventure kids won’t want to miss.

At a glance
Format
Pages
36
Words
877
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about computersBooks about siblingsBooks about responsibilityBooks about computer games
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Book details

Publication
Published
February 1, 2020
First published
January 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781951945015

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