How to Catch a Turkey
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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

How to Catch a Turkey

Written by Adam Wallace · Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Part of the How to Catch series

A turkey escapes from a school play and becomes a mascot.

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40 pages· 402 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Thanksgiving chaos erupts when a turkey escapes in a school just before the big play. Students scramble to catch the elusive bird, turning the school upside down. Will they succeed before the curtain rises, or will the turkey outsmart them all? Join the fun and discover the unexpected twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed. This playful adventure blends humor with clever traps, making it a delightful read for kids eager to join the chase.

From the publisher

A turkey is running loose in a school right before a

Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it? Fun and chaos

ensue as students turn their school upside down trying to

catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys

are harmed (or eaten!).

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
402
Reading age
4–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about foodBooks about animalsBooks about schoolBooks about ThanksgivingBooks about birds
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
198589
Publication
Published
September 15, 2018
First published
January 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781492664352

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