Better Nate Than Ever
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013 · Est. 6 hour read

Better Nate Than Ever

By Tim Federle

Part of the Nate series

A small-town boy risks it all for a Broadway audition in New York.

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288 pages· 53,714 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Nate Foster, a spirited eighth-grader from Jankburg, dreams of Broadway stardom. With only his best friend Libby on his side, he embarks on a daring journey to New York City to audition for E.T.: The Musical. Can Nate navigate the big city and seize his chance at fame, or will his dreams remain out of reach? Join Nate on a heartwarming adventure filled with broken curfews, unexpected friendships, and the pursuit of a dream that could change everything.

From the publisher

An eighth-grader who dreams of performing in a Broadway musical devises a plan to run away to New York and audition for the role of Elliot in the musical version of E.T.

Awards

Golden Kite Award (2014)Odyssey Honor (2014)Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature Honor (2014)
At a glance
Format
Pages
288
Words
53,714
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
930L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about theater and musicalsBooks about theaterBooks about performing artsBooks about New York
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
157166
Publication
Published
February 5, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442446892

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