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Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2007 · Est. 2 hour read
Have Pen, Will Travel
Written & illustrated by Ruth McNally Barshaw
Book #2 in the The Ellie McDoodle Diaries series
A girl endures a chaotic family camping trip, armed only with her sketchbook.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,352 ratings
192 pages· 10,698 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Ellie McDougal faces a week of chaos on a camping trip with her eccentric relatives. Armed with her trusty sketchbook, she navigates her aunt's strict rules and her cousin's relentless teasing. As Ellie documents the trip's mishaps and surprises, she discovers unexpected fun amidst the madness. Will her artistic outlet be enough to survive this family adventure? Dive into Ellie's illustrated diary filled with games, songs, and quirky facts, and find out if she can turn a dreaded vacation into a memorable experience.
From the publisher
Ellie captures all the excruciating and funny details of a dreaded camping trip in her secret journal. Complete with games, songs, weird facts, and more, Ellie’s sketch diary soon reveals she’s actually having fun! Perfect for sleep-away campers, vacationers, and any kid looking for a great summer read. Reminiscent of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid… Humorous and realistic. –SLJ on Ellie McDoodle New Kid in School
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 10,698
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~491L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 119091
Publication
- Published
- May 24, 2011
- First published
- May 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781599907154
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