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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2005 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick
By Roz Rosenbluth, Maurie J. Manning (Illustrator)
A quirky classmate meets an unpredictable grandma. What happens next?
4.2/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
32 pages· 932 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
David dreads the moment his eccentric classmate Ruben meets Grandma Rosie, whose unpredictable antics often cause embarrassment. As the encounter unfolds, David learns that first impressions can be deceiving. Will Ruben see beyond the surface and discover the true Rosie? This touching tale explores the unexpected bonds that form when we look deeper.
From the publisher
David is worried about how zany classmate Ruben Plotnick will react when he meets Grandma Rosie, who often says and does unexpected things. This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 932
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~619L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 102804
Publication
- Published
- June 10, 2025
- First published
- September 28, 2005
- Publisher
- Flashlight Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781962269261
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