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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 6.5 hour read
Malcolm at Midnight
By W. H. Beck, Brian Lies (Illustrator)
A rat must clear his name and solve a kidnapping mystery at school.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,033 ratings
272 pages· 46,967 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Malcolm, a rat with a bad reputation, becomes the new pet at McKenna School. He discovers the Midnight Academy, a secret group of classroom pets dedicated to protecting the students. When the Academy's iguana leader is kidnapped, suspicion falls on Malcolm. To prove his innocence, he must unravel the mystery and show that even a rat can be a hero. Can Malcolm solve the case and change how others see him? Join him on this thrilling adventure filled with unexpected allies and twists.
From the publisher
When Malcolm the rat arrives as the pet at McKenna School, he revels in the attention. He also meets the Midnight Academy, a secret society of classroom pets that keeps the nutters (kids) safe. There’s just one problem: Rats have a terrible reputation! So when the Academy’s iguana leader is kidnapped, Malcolm must prove his innocence–and show that even rats can be good guys. Illustrated by Brian Lies of Bats at the Beach, this engaging middle grade novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 46,967
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 152926
Publication
- Published
- February 3, 2015
- First published
- January 1, 2012
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780544336667
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