Inventor McGregor
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Inventor McGregor

By Kathleen T. Pelley, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)

An inventor loses his creative spark in a distraction-free lab. Can he find inspiration again?

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32 pages· 1,458 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Inventor McGregor, known for his quirky creations, is invited to a distraction-free city lab by the Royal Society of Inventors. Surrounded by gadgets and gizmos, he faces an unexpected challenge: his creativity vanishes. Away from his lively family and familiar chaos, McGregor struggles to invent anything new. Can he rediscover his spark in this sterile environment, or will he realize that inspiration thrives amidst the chaos of home? Join McGregor on a whimsical journey to uncover where true creativity lies.

From the publisher

Inventor McGregor can invent most anything that needsinventing, from a barking bag for the postman to bouncingboots for wee Willie. At his home workshop, McGregor neverknows when inspiration will hit: while surrounded by his cheerywife and children, singing a song, or painting a picture. “Justimagine how many more gadgets and gizmos you’ll be able tothink up with a clear head and no distractions,” says thepresident of the Royal Society of Inventors, inviting him towork in the city. So why, in his new laboratory, is McGregorunable to think of a thing? Rich language that skips and jumps combined with lively, detailed art brings this delightful story home to young readersand their parents.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,458
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~750L
Themes & topics
Books about homeBooks about jobs and careersBooks about familyBooks about inventionsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
106012
Publication
Published
March 21, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374336066

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