Big Bad Bruce
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1977 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

Big Bad Bruce

Written by Bill Peet

A bear bully meets his match in a tiny, powerful witch.

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40 pages· 1,893 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· AD890L· AR 4.7 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Bruce, a notorious bear bully, always targets those smaller than him. But when he crosses paths with a diminutive yet formidable witch, his world turns upside down. As Bruce faces unexpected challenges, will he learn the true meaning of strength and humility? Discover a whimsical tale where size isn't everything, and magic can change even the biggest of bullies.

From the publisher

Bruce, a bear bully, never picks on anyone his own size until he is diminished in more ways than one by a small but very independent witch. “Another animal fantasy that children will enjoy again and again.” – Booklist

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,893
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD890L
AR book level
4.7
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
19553
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
L
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
October 25, 1982
First published
January 1, 1977
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395329221
LCCN
76062502
OCLC
2646444

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