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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 9–13 · 2008 · Est. 33 min read
Jellaby
By Kean Soo
Book #1 in the Jellaby series
A girl befriends a mysterious purple monster with secrets.
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162 pages· 3,668 words· Est. 33 min read
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Portia, new to the neighborhood and feeling isolated, discovers a shy purple monster named Jellaby in the woods. As their friendship grows, Portia's life becomes thrilling, yet Jellaby harbors secrets that could change everything. What mysteries lie behind her new friend's gentle eyes, and how will they impact Portia's world?
From the publisher
Quiet but bright Portia has just moved to a new neighborhood with her mom. Adjusting to life without a father is hard enough, but school is boring and her classmates are standoffish – and even Portia’s mom is sort of distant. But things start to get better when Portia mounts a midnight excursion into the woods behind her house where she discovers a shy and sweet purple monster. Life with Jellaby is exciting, but Portia’s purple friend has secrets of his own…
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 162
- Words
- 3,668
- Reading age
- 9–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- GN540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 123675
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2014
- First published
- February 5, 2008
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781434264206
- LCCN
- 2013037026
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