Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998 · Est. 8 min read

Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train

Written by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard

Part of the Mr. Putter & Tabby series

A train trip is derailed by a no-pets rule. Can a clever idea save the day?

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44 pages· 709 words· Est. 8 min read
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Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, plan a train adventure with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke. But their perfect day hits a snag when pets are banned from the train. With their trip in jeopardy, Mr. Putter must devise a clever solution. Will his quick thinking turn the day around, or will their plans be derailed? Discover how a little creativity can overcome unexpected obstacles in this charming tale of friendship and ingenuity.

From the publisher

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are going for a train ride with their neighbors, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. They’ve planned the perfect afternoon trip. But when they get to the station, they’re in for a big surprise: No pets are allowed on the train! It looks like the trip is off, until Mr. Putter comes up with a clever idea. . . .

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
44
Words
709
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about dogsBooks about petsBooks about transportationBooks about trains
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
32205
Publication
Published
February 28, 2000
First published
March 1, 1998
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152023898

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