Meet the Gecko
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Meet the Gecko

By Wendelin Van Draanen

Book #3 in the Shredderman series

A young hero battles deceit to protect a TV star's reputation.

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176 pages· 18,185 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Nolan Byrd, known online as Shredderman, faces a new challenge when he discovers that Chase Morton, the star of his favorite superhero show, is being targeted by a deceitful tabloid reporter. Determined to defend truth and justice, Nolan uses his digital skills to uncover the reporter's lies. As he delves deeper, Nolan must navigate the murky world of media manipulation, risking his own safety to protect Chase's reputation. Can Nolan expose the truth before the lies cause irreparable damage? Join him on a thrilling quest where the stakes are high and the truth is the ultimate prize.

At a glance
Format
Pages
176
Words
18,185
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
84287
Publication
Published
January 11, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375823534

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