Gooney Bird and All Her Charms
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Gooney Bird and All Her Charms

Written by Lois Lowry · Illustrated by Middy Thomas

Book #6 in the Gooney Bird Greene series

A mysterious box and a jingling bracelet spark curiosity in a second-grade science class.

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160 pages· 17,632 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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At Watertower Elementary, Mrs. Pidgeon's class is set to explore the wonders of the human body. But Gooney Bird has a surprise in store. Her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe, brings a mysterious box that captivates the class. What secrets does it hold, and how is it linked to the charms on Gooney's bracelet? As curiosity mounts, a new adventure unfolds, promising to make science unforgettable.

From the publisher

The morning bell has rung at Watertower Elementary School, and it’s time for Mrs. Pidgeon’s class to turn to page 52 in their science books to learn about one of the most spectacular scientific subjects of all—the human body! As usual, Gooney Bird has a special plan to make learning more fun. But what on earth is in that scary-looking box that her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe, has brought to the second grade? And what does it have to do with the charms on Gooney’s jingling silver bracelet? It looks as if another special story is in the works!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
17,632
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about girls and womenBooks about familyBooks about imagination and playBooks about health and daily livingBooks about school
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
First published
December 14, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544455962

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