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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Just A Little Luck
Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Part of the Little Critter series
A found penny promises luck, but misfortune follows. Can it be reversed?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 152 ratings
24 pages· 402 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter stumbles upon a penny, expecting a streak of good fortune. Instead, mishaps ensue, leaving him puzzled. As his week unfolds, he must unravel the mystery of his unlucky streak. Can he find a way to turn his luck around, or is the penny's promise just a myth? Join Little Critter on a whimsical journey to discover the true nature of luck and how to change his fortunes.
From the publisher
“Find a penny, pick it up. All week long you’ll have good luck.”When Little Critter(R) finds a penny on the ground and picks it up, he thinks he’s in for a week of good luck! But is he wrong! What can he do to turn his luck around?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 402
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 143144
Publication
- Published
- February 8, 2011
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061478000
- LCCN
- 2010928922
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