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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Is That a Dead Dog in Your Locker?
Written by Todd Strasser
Book #1 in the Tardy Boys series
Can the Tardy Boys outsmart a bully while hiding a forbidden dog at school?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
192 pages· 18,647 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Wade and Leyton Tardy face their biggest challenge yet: hiding Daisy's dog, Wheezy, at school. With a strict no-pets policy and a bully named Barton Slugg on their trail, the boys must use all their wits to keep Wheezy a secret. As Barton schemes to expose them, the Tardy Boys must navigate allergies, school rules, and their own mischief. Will they manage to outsmart Barton and keep Wheezy safe, or will their antics land them in more trouble than ever? Join the Tardy Boys for a laugh-out-loud adventure full of unexpected twists.
From the publisher
A hilarious middle grade novel perfect for boy readers from popular author Todd Strasser. The Tardy Boys, Wade and Leyton, are always getting into trouble, especially when they’re dealing with the school bully, Barton Slugg. When their friend Daisy brings her neighbor’s old dog Wheezy to school, the boys have to help her hide him. Not only does the school have a no-furry-animals-allowed policy, but the class crybaby, Fibby Mandible, is horribly allergic to animal fur. Barton is trying everything to uncover Wheezy’s hiding place and get the boys in hot water. It will take the ingenious work of the Tardy Boys to outsmart him, with some hilarious results.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 18,647
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 720L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 110355
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2008
- First published
- August 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439776943
- OCLC
- 75719044
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