Kidnapped at Birth?
Kidnapped at Birth?
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Kidnapped at Birth?

Written by Louis Sachar & illustrated by Adam Record
Book #1 in the Marvin Redpost Series
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6 - 9
Reading age
96
Page count
57
Words per page
520L
Lexile measure
Jul 28, 1992
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Illus. in black-and-white. Marvin Redpost has finally figured out why hedoesn’t look like anyone in his family. He’s not really Marvin Redpost–he’sRobert, the lost prince of Shampoon! “The story is wonderfully logical andabsurd, with a wit and attention to detail rare in an easyreader.”– “Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books.” “Fast paced, easy toread, and full of humor.”– “School Library Journal. “

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780679819462
    Publication Date
    July 28, 1992
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    96
    Words Per Page
    57
    Audience
    Transitional Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    91051105
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    25409320
    Lexile® Level
    520L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    6331
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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