Big Whopper
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010 · Est. 1 hour read

Big Whopper

By Patricia Reilly Giff, Alasdair Bright (Illustrator)

Part of the Zigzag Kids series

Destiny's fib spirals during Discovery Week. Can she find a way out?

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80 pages· 6,174 words· Est. 1 hour read
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At the Zigzag Afternoon Center's Discovery Week, Destiny Washington struggles to find something new to share. In a moment of panic, she tells a big lie. With Gina, the discovery expert, onto her, Destiny must navigate her way out of the mess. As she faces the consequences, Destiny stumbles upon an unexpected truth that changes everything. Join this lively group of kids as they explore friendship, honesty, and the surprises of after-school adventures.

From the publisher

The author of the beloved Kids of the Polk Street School series introduces a new generation of readers to a multicultural group of kids who enjoy all the activities of an after-school center. It’s Discovery Week at the Zigzag Afternoon Center! Everyone writes their discoveries on a big sheet of paper in the hallway. But Destiny Washington can’t think of anything new to discover. Before she knows it, Destiny has told a BIG whopper. And snooty Gina, who’s great at discovering things, knows all about it. Destiny has to find a way out of the whopper. In the end, she makes the best discovery of all. In this delightful new series, award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff introduces readers to a quirky, lovable group of kids, capturing all the excitement and surprises of new friends and after-school fun.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
6,174
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about honestyBooks about schoolBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
138695
Publication
Published
August 10, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553494693

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