Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008 · Est. 11 min read

Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race

Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Arthur Howard

Part of the Mr. Putter & Tabby series

Mr. Putter must finish second in a marathon to win a coveted train set. Can he do it?

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44 pages· 963 words· Est. 11 min read· 540L
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Mr. Putter, coaxed by Mrs. Teaberry, enters a seniors' marathon with an unusual goal: to finish second and win a train set. Despite his lack of athletic prowess, Mr. Putter is determined to outsmart the competition and secure his prize. Will his unconventional strategy pay off, or will his dreams of the perfect train set be derailed? Join Mr. Putter on this humorous and heartwarming race where the stakes are high, and the finish line holds unexpected surprises.

From the publisher

Mrs. Teaberry has persuaded Mr. Putter to sign up for the seniors’ marathon. First prize is golf clubs, but second prize is . . . a train set! Mr. Putter really wants that train set. Never mind that he can’t even touch his toes. Somehow, he has got to find a way to place second. . . .

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
44
Words
963
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
120215
Publication
Published
January 18, 2010
First published
January 1, 2008
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547248240
LCCN
2007003031

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