Felix Takes the Stage
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

Felix Takes the Stage

Written by Kathryn Lasky · Illustrated by Mr. Stephen Gilpin

Part of the The Deadlies series

A spider family seeks a safe home, evading exterminators.

3.6 Goodreads · 104 ratings
144 pages· 660L
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Meet the Deadlies, a charming spider family forced to flee their symphony hall home after a mishap with the maestro. Led by Edith, they embark on a perilous quest to find a new sanctuary. But with exterminators closing in, can they outsmart their pursuers and secure a peaceful haven? Discover the twists and turns of their journey as they navigate a world that fears them, despite their gentle nature. Will they find a place to call home, or will danger always lurk in the shadows?

From the publisher

Bestselling author Kathryn Lasky takes readers into the world of the Deadlies–a family of friendly spiders on a search to find a new home.The Deadlies are like any other family with a loving mother and bright, rambunctious children. Except they’re spiders. Really, really poisonous ones. But Edith and her children are kind and cultured - they would never hurt anyone.The Deadlies had been happily living in a symphony hall until Edith’s son, Felix, had a . . . misunderstanding with the maestro. Now they’re on the hunt for a new home. That is, if they can outwit the evil exterminators on their tail. Will they ever find a place to live in peace?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
136920
Publication
Published
April 1, 2011
First published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545117302

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