I Hate Rules!
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003 · Est. 1.5 hour read

I Hate Rules!

By Nancy E. Krulik, John & Wendy (Illustrator)

Part of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series

A third-grade girl is turned into the school principal by a magic wind and must navigate the challenges of being in charge.

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80 pages· 8,277 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Katie Kazoo's wish to escape herself turns into a whirlwind of transformations, landing her in the shoes of her school principal. Chaos ensues when she abolishes all rules, causing uproar among parents and teachers. With the real principal's job at stake, Katie must navigate her newfound powers to restore order and make amends. Can she fix the mess before it's too late?

From the publisher

Katie Carew (nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully) always wished that she could be anyone but herself. Now her wish has come true - and she keeps turning into other people! When Katie gets caught breaking the rules, first passing a note, and later with a cell phone (that isn’t even her’s!), she loses her recess for the day. She’s had it with the school rules! When she turns into the principal, Mr. Kane, she makes a new rule - that there are no rules! Things get out of hand and Katie turns back into herself before she can fix things. The real Mr. Kane loses his job because the parents and teachers are so angry. Will Katie be able to make things right and get Mr. Kane his job back? Illustrated by John and Wendy.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
8,277
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about schoolBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
67288
Publication
Published
July 18, 2006
First published
January 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448431000

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