Martin's Mice
Martin's Mice
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Martin's Mice

Written by Dick King-Smith & illustrated by Jez Alborough
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$6.99
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6 - 9
Reading age
128
Page count
147
Words per page
770L
Lexile measure
Mar 10, 1998
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“Martin, a kitten, is branded a wimp’ by his siblings for his friendlyinterest in mice. He loves caring for them and can’t understand their desirefor freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller doeshe realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plentyof humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith’s story has humor anda fast pace which will appeal to younger readers.”– “School LibraryJournal” (starred review)

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catsmicefarm animalssocial themesmice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.values and virtuesanimalsfarm lifefriendship

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780679890980
    Publication Date
    March 10, 1998
    Publisher
    Yearling
    Original Publication Date
    May 12, 1988
    Page Count
    128
    Words Per Page
    147
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    98135880
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    50602358
    Lexile® Level
    770L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    10785
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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