Book or Bell?
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$1580
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Book or Bell?

Written by Chris Barton · Illustrated by Ashley Spires

Ignoring the bell, Henry's reading sparks chaos in town.

3.3 Goodreads · 256 ratings
40 pages· ~490L
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Bookroo's summary

Henry is engrossed in a book, ignoring the school bell. His defiance triggers an unexpected chain reaction, baffling the town. As officials scramble for solutions, will a louder bell solve the chaos, or is there more to Henry's quiet rebellion? Dive into this satirical tale of one boy's stand against the noise.

From the publisher

The first page has Henry hooked. The second page has him captivated. The third page . . . BBBBRRRRIIIIINNNNNGGGGG! . . . will have to wait. That is, unless Henry ignores the bell, stays put, and keeps on reading the most awesome book. By not springing up with the ringing of the bell, Henry sets off a chain reaction unlike anything his school or town has ever seen. Luckily, Mayor Wise, Governor Bright, and Senator Brilliant know exactly what the situation calls for: A louder bell. MUCH louder. With this hilarious, high-energy satire from bestselling author Chris Barton and illustrator Ashley Spires, readers will be cheering louder still as one of their own continues to just stay put.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503444
Publication
Published
October 17, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781681197296

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