Last One in Is a Rotten Egg
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969 · Est. 24 min read

Last One in Is a Rotten Egg

Written & illustrated by Leonard Kessler

Freddy must conquer his fear of water or remain the 'rotten egg' forever.

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64 pages· 1,429 words· Est. 24 min read
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Freddy watches his friends splash and play, feeling left out on the pool's edge. Determined not to be the 'rotten egg' anymore, he faces his fear of swimming. Will Freddy find the courage to dive in and join the fun, or will he remain on the sidelines? This colorful tale invites young readers to cheer for Freddy as he tackles his watery challenge, offering a relatable journey of overcoming fears and embracing new experiences.

From the publisher

While his friends jump and dive and race in the pool, Freddy is left alone on the side. If he doesn’t learn to swim, he will always be the rotten egg.Available for the first time in full color, this engaging I Can Read Book is perfect for beginning readers and swimmers of every level.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,429
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
440L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about sports and recreationBooks about swimmingBooks about water sportsBooks about boys and men
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
16868
Publication
Published
June 3, 1999
First published
September 24, 1969
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064442626

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