My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Part of the Aladdin Picture Books series

A wish on a star challenges sibling rivalry and reveals unexpected truths.

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32 pages· 1,280 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD630L
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Patricia is tired of losing to her older brother, Richard, in every competition. From running to climbing, he always wins with a smug grin. Desperate to outshine him, she wishes on a shooting star. But wishes have a way of surprising us. Can Patricia finally best her brother, or will she discover something more valuable? Dive into a tale of sibling rivalry, unexpected twists, and the true meaning of family bonds.

From the publisher

After losing running, climbing, throwing, and burping competitions to her obnoxious older brother, a young girl makes a wish on a falling star.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,280
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
11383
Publication
Published
September 1, 1994
Publisher
Simon SchusterPaula Wiseman Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780671727512
LCCN
93013980
OCLC
28334101

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