Elisa in the Middle
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Elisa in the Middle

By Johanna Hurwitz, Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)

Part of the Riverside Kids series

Elisa's mischief leads to chaos; can she make things right?

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96 pages· 12,083 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Elisa loves playing with her brother Russell, but her playful antics often lead to unexpected trouble, like giving his fish a bubble bath. As her well-intentioned help spirals into chaos, Elisa must find a way to mend the messes she creates. Can she learn to balance her mischievous spirit with the need to make amends, or will her playful nature always lead to more trouble? Dive into Elisa's world of fun and mishaps, where every game is a chance for laughter and lessons.

From the publisher

Elisa’s always ready to play games with her older brother Russell. She even lets Russell decide which ones. And she tries to be helpful, too. But sometimes Elisa’s helping out doesn’t go exactly as planned

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
12,083
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about babiesBooks about schoolBooks about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about family life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
39805
Publication
Published
March 1, 1998
First published
September 27, 1995
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140387834

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