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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Book or Bell?
By Chris Barton, Ashley Spires (Illustrator)
Ignoring the bell, Henry's reading sparks chaos in town.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 255 ratings
40 pages
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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
- ~491L
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The fine print
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
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781681197296
- LCCN
- 2017007101
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