The Great Race
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2000

The Great Race

Written by Kerry Milliron · Illustrated by Thomas Lapadula and Eric Binder

A bus and a train race, but who will win?

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32 pages· ~40L
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Bookroo's summary

Thomas the Tank Engine faces off against Bertie the Bus in a thrilling race. As Bertie speeds ahead, Thomas must rely on the steady reliability of the tracks. Can patience and perseverance outpace speed? Young readers will be captivated by this classic tale of friendly competition and unexpected advantages.

From the publisher

Bertie the Bus wants to race, and Thomas happily takes up the challenge. Bertie takes an early lead, but a patient Thomas proves there are advantages to riding on tracks instead of roads. Beginning readers will delight in this charming adaptation of the classic Thomas the Tank Engine story Thomas and Bertie.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~40L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.8
F&P level
~B
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
45522
Publication
Published
November 28, 2000
First published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375802843
LCCN
2002152415
OCLC
51009182

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