Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin

By John Grogan, Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)

Part of the Marley series

A mischievous dog turns a prize pumpkin's journey into chaos.

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32 pages· 481 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Marley, the lovable but clumsy dog, is back for Halloween mischief. His family dreams of winning a prize with their giant pumpkin at the fair. But when Marley gets involved, the pumpkin embarks on an unexpected adventure. Can the family save their prize entry, or will Marley's antics ruin their chances? Join the fun and find out how one dog's playful spirit turns a simple contest into a wild ride. Perfect for young readers ready to explore on their own with a little help.

From the publisher

Halloween fun with goofy, well-intentioned Marley the dog!This I Can Read stars Marley, the mischievous dog from the New York Times and international bestseller Marley & Me by John Grogan. Marley’s family wants their giant pumpkin to win a prize at the fair. But on the big day, their silly dog sends the pumpkin on a wild ride instead!This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
481
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about HalloweenBooks about pumpkinsBooks about fairsBooks about resilience
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
138978
Publication
Published
July 27, 2010
First published
June 28, 2011
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061853890

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