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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1992 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
Escape of Marvin the Ape
Written by Caralyn Buehner · Illustrated by Mark Buehner
An escaped ape explores the city's wonders, blending in seamlessly. Will he ever return to the zoo?
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32 pages· 114 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~240L
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Bookroo's summary
Marvin the Ape escapes the zoo and dives into city life, savoring fine dining, art, and sports. As he mingles with the bustling crowds, Marvin finds himself fitting in perfectly. But with the allure of urban adventures, will he ever want to go back to his old life? Discover the whimsical journey of an ape who might just find a new home in the heart of the city.
From the publisher
When Marvin the Ape makes a break from the zoo, he heads straight downtown to the heart of the action, where he discovers everything the big city has to offer. Dining at the finest restaurants, strolling through museums, commuting with the crowds and rooting for the local baseball team, Marvin fits right in with the natives. And he may never leave! “[The Buehners’s] vocabulary choices and turns of phrase imbue this romp with an appealing sense of wonder
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 114
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~240L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~H
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 22945
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1992
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780140565034
- OCLC
- 41028806
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