Big Plans
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Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

Big Plans

By Bob Shea, Lane Smith (Illustrator)

A boy's big plans take him from classroom dreams to moon adventures.

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48 pages
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In a classroom corner, a boy dreams of grand adventures. With a mynah bird and a lucky hat, he plans to find treasure, command authority, and even reach the moon. Will his big dreams become reality? Join his journey of imagination and ambition, where anything is possible.

From the publisher

I’ve got big plans, BIG PLANS I say! A little boy sits in the corner of a classroom, plotting his future. He’s got plans…and have you heard? They’re BIG. With the help of a mynah bird and lucky stinky hat, he’ll find a quarter…boss around some muckety-mucks…become the mayor–or even the president! And while he’s at it…fly to the moon! This exuberant story is perfect for any child who is ready to dream BIG. Are you in?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~281L
Themes & topics
Books about imaginationBooks about schoolBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
123559
Publication
Published
April 1, 2008
First published
April 15, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423111009

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