I Was a Third Grade Spy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001

I Was a Third Grade Spy

By Mary Jane Auch

A talking dog helps boys uncover secrets for a talent contest.

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Josh's dog, Arful, has an extraordinary gift—he can talk! As the school talent contest approaches, Josh and his friends enlist Arful's help to spy on their rivals, the girls, to discover their secret plans. With Arful's unique ability, the boys hope to gain an edge and secure victory. But what will Arful uncover, and will it be enough to win the contest? The stage is set for a showdown full of surprises and unexpected twists.

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Believe it or not and you better believe it Josh s dog Arful can talk! This is very useful to Josh and his pals who want to win the school talent contest. First the boys have to find out what the girls are planning for the contest. That s when they send Arful to get an earful by spying on the girls. Just wait until show time to see what Arful the spy uncovers.”

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Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about schoolBooks about imagination and playBooks about talent shows
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
50945
Publication
Published
January 14, 2003
First published
January 1, 2001
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440418719

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