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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · Est. 51 min read
The Chalk Box Kid
Written by Clyde Robert Bulla · Illustrated by Thomas B. Allen
A boy discovers a magical chalk factory that transforms his world.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,722 ratings
56 pages· 4,538 words· Est. 51 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Nine-year-old Gregory feels out of place in his new neighborhood until he stumbles upon an abandoned chalk factory. With each stroke on the brick walls, his imagination comes to life, offering him a secret escape and a chance to create something extraordinary. As Gregory's creations captivate his classmates, he must navigate the challenges of friendship and belonging. What wonders will he draw next, and how will they change his world?
From the publisher
When his dog eats a huge bone that was buried in the backyard and turns into a frightening creature, Hank agrees to help a wizard try to destroy the evil dragon that is responsible for the transformation.
At a glance
- Format
- Prebound-Sewn
- Pages
- 56
- Words
- 4,538
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 510L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 255
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 1987
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780833519122
- OCLC
- 15316256
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