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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels
Written by Jamie Michalak · Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
Part of the Joe and Sparky series
A cautious turtle and adventurous giraffe embark on a wild car ride, causing chaos everywhere.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 162 ratings
48 pages· 1,561 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Sparky, a cautious turtle, and Joe, an adventurous giraffe, live in a cageless zoo. When a car mysteriously appears, Joe takes the wheel, and Sparky clings on as they embark on a chaotic journey. From shopping malls to car washes, their escapades leave a trail of mayhem. Will this unlikely duo find their way back home, or will their wild ride lead to unexpected adventures? Join Sparky and Joe for a laugh-out-loud road trip that tests the limits of friendship and fun.
From the publisher
Turtle Sparky enjoys the safety of his shell while giraffe Joe is up for any adventure. . . . Utterly charming. – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Sparky is a turtle who likes to stay inside his shell. Joe is a giraffe who likes to stretch his neck and see the world. When a car appears one day at the famous cageless zoo where they live, the two set off on the ride of their lives, with Joe behind the wheel and Sparky hanging on for dear life. From the shopping mall to the car wash to the take-out burger joint, Joe and Sparky cause mayhem everywhere they go. Young readers will love sharing the road with this unlikely pair in a string of adventures that are by turns innocent, charming, and laugh-out-loud funny.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,561
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 480L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- April 9, 2013
- First published
- March 10, 2009
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763666415
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