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The Caboose Who Got Loose
Ages 4–7 · 1971
Bookroo's summary
When a young boy saves a grumpy crab from disaster, the crab is determined to repay the favor. As the unlikely friendship unfolds, the crab's quest to show gratitude leads to unexpected adventures. Can a once-cranky creature find a way to express his newfound appreciation? Dive into this heartwarming tale of redemption and friendship, where even the smallest acts of kindness can spark the biggest changes.
From the publisher
A little boy saves Kermit from disaster, and the once cranky crab works hard to repay him. “This is Peet’s best since Chester, which was his best since Randy’s Dandy Lions, which was his best since Ella, etc., etc.” – Kirkus Reviews
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~800L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.09
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 19576
Publication
- Published
- October 27, 1980
- First published
- January 1, 1973
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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