Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020 · Est. 58 min read

Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats

By David Bowles, Shane Clester (Illustrator)

Part of the 13th Street series

Three cousins get lost in a mysterious neighborhood and must work together to survive and find their way back home

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96 pages· 5,138 words· Est. 58 min read
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Cousins Malia, Ivan, and Dante's summer takes a terrifying turn when they get lost on 13th Street, a bizarre realm teeming with dangerous creatures. As they navigate this eerie world, the stakes are high: find their way back to Aunt Lucy or remain trapped forever. With each step, new challenges arise, testing their courage and wits. Will they uncover the secrets of this strange place and return home safely? Dive into this thrilling adventure filled with humor, suspense, and unexpected twists, perfect for young readers seeking a spooky yet fun escape.

From the publisher

A new silly and spooky highly illustrated series that’s perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book!Cousins Malia, Ivan, and Dante are visiting their aunt Lucy for the summer. But on their way to Gulf City’s water park, they get lost on 13th Street. Only it’s not a street at all. It’s a strange world filled with dangerous beasts! Will the cousins find their way back to Aunt Lucy’s?Each story in this hilarious and scary new series from award-winning author David Bowles is designed to set independent readers up for success–with short, fast-paced chapters, art on every page, and progress bars at the end of each chapter!–Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
5,138
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
420L
Themes & topics
Books about monstersBooks about familyBooks about teamwork and cooperationBooks about siblingsBooks about overcoming fears
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
July 7, 2020
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062947796

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