Flat Stanley
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1964 · Est. 49 min read

Flat Stanley

Written by Jeff Brown · Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

Book #1 in the Flat Stanley series

A boy wakes up one morning to find himself flat as a pancake after a bulletin board falls on him during the night.

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96 pages· 4,363 words· Est. 49 min read
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Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat as a pancake after a bulletin board mishap. Now, he can be mailed, flown like a kite, and even help catch art thieves. Can this unexpected transformation turn him into a hero? Join Stanley on his whimsical journey, where being flat opens up a world of possibilities and challenges. Will his new shape be a blessing or a curse? Discover the adventures that have captivated young readers for generations in this delightful tale of creativity and courage.

From the publisher

In this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all! Kids love Flat Stanley–even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast.When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he’s a hero.With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations. (Brightly.com)

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
4,363
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about self-esteemBooks about brothersBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
13392
Publication
Published
December 23, 2013
First published
January 1, 1964
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060097912

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