Don't Be Such a Turkey!
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

Don't Be Such a Turkey!

Written by Nancy Krulik · Illustrated by John & Wendy

Part of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series

A magic wind transforms Katie into a Pilgrim and a parade performer. Can she adapt?

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Katie's world turns upside down when a magic wind whisks her into the past, making her a Pilgrim who must master old-world skills. Later, in New York City, she unexpectedly becomes a performer in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Can Katie navigate these unexpected roles and return to her own time? Join her on a whirlwind adventure through history and spectacle, where every twist brings new challenges and surprises.

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Katie is learning about the Pilgrims in preparation for Turkey Day (aka Thanksgiving). Her class visits a reconstructed Pilgrim village where all the inhabitants portray a 17th century character. Can you guess what’s coming? The magic wind, of course, transforming 21st-century Katie into Patience Mitchell, who is supposed to know all about spinning wool and making cornhusk dolls. In the second adventure, a family trip to New York City finds Katie switcheroo-ed into one of the performers at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s two for-one fun for all of Katie’s many fans

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about magicBooks about museumsBooks about schoolBooks about Thanksgiving
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 12, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448454481

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