Buster and the Dance Contest
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005 · Est. 6 min read

Buster and the Dance Contest

By Marc Brown

Part of the Postcards From Buster series

A boy's postcards reveal a cultural festival's hidden stories.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 17 ratings
32 pages· 500 words· Est. 6 min read
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At an international food festival in Wisconsin, Buster discovers more than just culinary delights. As he sends postcards to friends, he encounters six girls preparing for a traditional Hmong dance. What stories will unfold as cultures collide and friendships form? Dive into a world where every postcard holds a new adventure and a glimpse into a vibrant tradition.

From the publisher

Buster sends postcards to his friends back home when he and his father visit an international food festival in Wisconsin, where he meets six girls who will be performing a traditional Hmong dance.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
500
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
420L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
88500
Publication
Published
June 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316001182

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