Don't Make Me Smile
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Don't Make Me Smile

Written by Barbara Park

A boy refuses to accept his parents' divorce.

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144 pages· 24,882 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

Charlie Hickles faces the unimaginable: his parents' divorce. As his world shifts, Charlie is determined not to let it happen without a fight. Can he change their minds, or will he learn to navigate this new reality? Dive into Charlie's journey of resilience and discovery as he grapples with family upheaval and his own emotions.

From the publisher

Charlie Hickles’ parents are getting a divorce–and for some reason, they actually expect him to understand! But Charlie isn’t going to take this divorce lying down.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
24,882
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
P
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
11583
Publication
Published
April 23, 2002
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375815553
LCCN
2001019780
OCLC
46731120

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