Dunc Breaks the Record
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Dunc Breaks the Record

By Gary Paulsen

Part of the Culpepper Adventures series

Two boys crash in the wilderness and face a wild man's captivity.

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83 pages· 11,961 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Amos and Dunc's hang gliding adventure takes a terrifying turn when they crash into the wilderness. Stranded and vulnerable, they are captured by a mysterious wild man. With survival instincts put to the test, can they escape the clutches of their captor and find their way back to safety? The forest holds secrets, and the boys must navigate its dangers to uncover the truth and save themselves.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
83
Words
11,961
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6718
Publication
Published
October 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1992
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440406785

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