Meltdown Madness
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Meltdown Madness

Written by David Lubar · Illustrated by Matt Loveridge

Part of the Looniverse series

Ed's chocolate fundraiser melts into chaos. Can he save the day with his strange new powers?

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Ed's soccer team fundraiser hits a snag when all the chocolate bars melt. Desperate to raise money, Ed taps into his bizarre new powers, but things spiral out of control. Now, he needs funds not just for the team, but also for his friend Mouse and two broken windows. With surreal mishaps and comedic twists, Ed's adventure promises laughter and unexpected solutions. Can Ed turn his chaotic magic into a winning play?

From the publisher

Looniverse #2 is even wackier than the first book!This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ed has to sell chocolate bars to raise money for his soccer team, but the bars have all melted. He must find another way to raise money–and fast! Ed uses his newfound ability to make strange things happen, but his plans go awry and Ed ends up needing money for the soccer team, his friend Mouse, AND two new windows! With surreal and funny antics throughout, the second book in this heavily illustrated early chapter book series is sure to keep kids laughing.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about boys and menBooks about earning money
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
159139
Publication
Published
June 25, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545496049

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