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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
Meteor!
A meteor crash brings unexpected magic to a small town.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 399 ratings
32 pages· 1,333 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When a meteor crashes into Grandma and Grandpa Gaw's yard, the sleepy town of Mudsock Meadow is transformed by unexpected magic. As the townsfolk experience strange and wondrous events, they must navigate this new reality. What secrets does the meteor hold, and how will it change their lives forever? Discover the enchanting tale of a community touched by the extraordinary, where the ordinary becomes magical and the impossible seems within reach. Will the residents embrace the magic or fear its power? Dive into a story where wonder and reality collide in the most unexpected ways.
From the publisher
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)
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,333
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD1060L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 84761
Publication
- Published
- August 8, 1996
- First published
- October 1, 1987
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780698114104
- OCLC
- 63157560
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