Carlos and the Squash Plant
Carlos and the Squash Plant
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Carlos and the Squash Plant

Written by Jan Romero Stevens
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5 - 9
Reading age
28
Page count
1,276
Word count
AD810L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 1993
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Set in northern New Mexico, young Carlos refuses to take a bath after his farm work each day, until a plant sprouts in his ear.

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gardeningcultural traditionsfamilyconsequencesdisobedience

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780590927833
    Publication Date
    January 1, 1993
    Publisher
    Scholastic
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 1995
    Page Count
    28
    Word Count
    1276
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 9 years
    Lexile® Level
    AD810L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    35995
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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