Meteor!
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The meteor that crash lands in the middle of Grandma and Grandpa Gaw’s yard sets off a chain of events that brings magic to the residents of Mudsock Meadow. A remarkable true-life event comes alive in this reissue of Patricia Polacco’s very first picture book.’Based on a true event, this enchanting book overwhelmingly expresses the magic that suddenly pervades a small town, from the funny, folksy way the story is told to the imaginative, full-color illustrations.’ ?Publishers Weekly’Polacco’s full-color pictures are completely in tandem with the tellingE’ ?Booklist (starred review)
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The Creative Behind the Book
Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children’s books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona’s Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka’s Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, and Sticks and Stones. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780698114104
- Publication Date
- August 8, 1996
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Page Count
- 32
- Words Per Page
- 41
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 63157560
- Lexile® Level
- AD1060L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Y
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.3
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 84761
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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