Claude At the Beach
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011 · Est. 24 min read

Claude At the Beach

Written & illustrated by Alex T. Smith

Part of the Claude series

A sock puppet and his friend embark on a beach adventure filled with sharks, sandcastles, and treasure hunts.

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96 pages· 2,118 words· Est. 24 min read
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Claude and his quirky sock puppet friend, Sir Bobblysock, head to the beach for a vacation full of unexpected adventures. They save a man from a shark, triumph in a sandcastle contest, and embark on a treasure hunt. Will they return home before Mr. and Mrs. Shinyshoes? Dive into this whimsical tale of friendship and fun, perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books.

From the publisher

Claude and his sock puppet sidekick Sir Bobblysock hit the beach for zany vacation fun. From Alex T. Smith’s hilarious, award-winning early chapter book series.Claude and his best friend, Sir Bobblysock (who is both a sock and very bobbly), pack their bags and go on vacation to the beach. They rescue a man from a shark, win a sandcastle-building competition, and hunt for pirate treasure. Of course, they make it back home just before Mr. and Mrs. Shinyshoes come home from work.Quirky, delightfully odd, and positively surreal, Alex T. Smith’s beloved illustrated early chapter book series promises giggle-filled bedtime reading and a laugh-out-loud option for readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Black and white illustrations throughout. Available in ebook.Also by Alex T. Smith: Claude on the Big ScreenClaude at the CircusClaude in the CityClaude in the Country Claude in the SpotlightClaude on the Slopes Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic CruiseMr. Penguin and the Fortress of SecretsMr. Penguin and the Lost TreasureAwards: Children’s Choice Book Awards Third to Fourth Grade Book of the Year (Finalist) ―Children’s Book CouncilChildren’s Choices –International Literacy Association, Children’s Book Council

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
2,118
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about the beachBooks about dogsBooks about socks
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
164705
Publication
Published
April 1, 2016
First published
January 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561459193

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