Mr. Marty Loves a Party!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Mr. Marty Loves a Party!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the My Weirder-est School series

A young boy's birthday party descends into chaos when a series of unexpected events unfold, including the arrival of multiple party entertainers and a surprise appearance by Darth Vader.

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112 pages· 8,084 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

A.J. is turning nine, and his backyard birthday bash promises to be unforgettable. With a party planner gone awry, rival clowns, a bubble blower, and a singing cowboy crash the celebration. As chaos unfolds, A.J. must navigate the hilarity and unexpected twists. Will this be the best birthday ever or a total disaster? Join A.J. and his friends for a wild ride in this laugh-out-loud adventure that will keep young readers hooked from start to finish.

From the publisher

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Put on your party hats! It’s time for a birthday celebration you’ll never forget in this fifth book in the My Weirder-est School series. A.J. is turning nine! So he’s inviting all his family, friends, and favorite teachers over for a backyard birthday bash. His parents even hire a popular party planner, Mr. Marty. But what happens when Mr. Marty accidentally orders rival clowns, a bubble blower, and even a singing cowboy to entertain guests? This will be one weird party! Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

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Format
Pages
112
Words
8,084
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~561L
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about holidaysBooks about schoolBooks about teachersBooks about parties
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
509121
Publication
Published
June 16, 2020
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062691132

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