Big Bad Beans
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000 · Est. 1 hour read

Big Bad Beans

Written by Beverly Lewis · Illustrated by Janet Huntington

Part of the The Cul-de-Sac Kids series

Jason's secret savings plan for a bike hits a snag with a veggie mishap.

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80 pages· 6,262 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~420L
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Jason Birchall dreams of a super mountain bike, saving every penny in a secret stash. But his mom's health kick forces him to eat dreaded vegetables. When Jason's clever plan to hide the veggies backfires, his bike fund is at risk. Can Jason and the Cul-de-sac Kids overcome this culinary catastrophe and still achieve his biking dream? Discover the twists in this tale of determination and friendship.

From the publisher

Jason Birchall is saving all his money for a super mountain bike. He’s been working hard and counting every penny. He’s even storing his money in a secret place that no one can find. But Jason’s mom is on a health kick, and she’s making him eat vegetables…and beans. Jason comes up with a way to hide some of the icky food, but it turns out to be a bad mistake. Will Jason and the Cul-de-sac Kids still be able to come up with a way to get that bike?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
6,262
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about bicyclesBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41797
Publication
Published
February 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780764221279

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