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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982 · Est. 26 min read
Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes
Written by Jane Yolen
Part of the Commander Toad series
Trapped by giant grapes, can the crew escape the Planet of the Grapes?
3.7 Goodreads · 214 ratings
64 pages· 1,525 words· Est. 26 min read· 600L
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Bookroo's summary
Commander Toad and his crew land on a seemingly perfect picnic planet, only to be devoured by giant grapes. With the Star Warts crew in peril, it's up to Doc Peeper to devise a daring escape plan. Will they outwit the fruity menace, or is this the end of their cosmic adventures? Dive into this hilarious space spoof and discover if bravery and wit can save the day!
From the publisher
“A funny space adventure that spoofs Star Wars while providing an easy-to-read story.” –Booklist When Commander Toad finds a new planet that seems the ideal place for a picnic for his tired crew, he and Lieutenant Lily go down to look around first, only to be swallowed up by giant grapes. Is this the end for the brave crew of the Star Warts? Or can Doc Peeper, the ship’s medical officer, help them escape from the Planet of the Grapes? Fans of DK Readers: LEGO Star Wars, Tom Angleberger’s Origami Yoda, and silliness will toad-ally love Commander Toad!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,525
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 19939
Publication
- Published
- April 16, 1996
- First published
- January 1, 1982
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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