Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
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Chrysanthemum

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
570L
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Sep 16, 1991
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She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. “I’m named after my grandmother,” said Victoria. “You’re named after a flower.” Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn’t improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed….

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Book Details

ISBN
9780688096991
Publication Date
September 16, 1991
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
90039803
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
22002334
Lexile® Level
570L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
ATOS® Book Level
3.3
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
6109
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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