Claude in the City
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011 · Est. 27 min read

Claude in the City

Written by Alex T. Smith

Part of the Claude series

A dog and his sock puppet sidekick embark on a city adventure, foiling a robbery and healing patients.

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96 pages· 2,367 words· Est. 27 min read· 680L
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Claude, a curious dog, and his sock puppet friend, Sir Bobblysock, venture into the city for the first time. Their day spirals into unexpected chaos as they shop, explore a museum, thwart a robbery, and even heal a hospital full of patients. What surprises await this quirky duo in their whimsical adventure? Discover the hilarity and heartwarming moments in this delightful tale, perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books.

From the publisher

Claude and Sir Bobblysock are visiting the City for the first time. What could possibly go wrong? From the hilarious early chapter book series by Alex T. Smith.”Claude’s adventures will be catnip to 7- to 11-year-olds who like to laugh.” ―The Wall Street JournalClaude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock take a trip to the City for the very first time. They go shopping, visit a museum, foil a robbery, and heal an entire hospital waiting room full of patients. All in all, a most satisfactory adventure for this wonderfully wacky duo.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 at the BeachClaude on the Big ScreenClaude at the CircusClaude in the CountryClaude in the SpotlightClaude on the SlopesMr. Penguin and the Catastrophic CruiseMr. Penguin and the Fortress of SecretsMr. Penguin and the Lost TreasureAwards: Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award ―Parents’ Choice FoundationPrairie Bloom Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―South Dakota Library Association, South Dakota Reading Council, South Dakota State Library, South Dakota Elementary School Principals

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
2,367
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
156396
Publication
Published
April 1, 2015
First published
February 3, 2011
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561458431

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