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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976 · Est. 27 min read
Arthur's Pen Pal
Written & illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Part of the I Can Read series
A surprise letter reveals unexpected truths about sisters and pen pals.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 161 ratings
64 pages· 1,597 words· Est. 27 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Arthur believes his pen pal is far more exciting than his little sister, who surely can't be into karate or wrestling. But when a surprising letter arrives, Arthur discovers that both sisters and pen pals might hold unexpected secrets. What will he learn about the people he thought he knew?
From the publisher
Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don’t do things like karate and wrestling - or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there’s more to sisters - and pen pals - than meets the eye!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,597
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 29967
Publication
- Published
- April 7, 1982
- First published
- January 1, 1976
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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