Never Box with a Kangaroo
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Never Box with a Kangaroo

Written by Nancy Krulik · Illustrated by Sebastien Braun

Part of the Magic Bone series

A magic bone transports Sparky to Australia to help a lost puppy find a new family.

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128 pages· 8,104 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 520L
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Bookroo's summary

Sparky's magic bone whisks him to Kangaroo Island, where he meets Mick, a fox terrier puppy in search of a family. Together, they embark on a heartwarming quest, asking bats, penguins, kangaroos, and even bees for help. Will Sparky's plan succeed, or will Mick remain without a home? Join their adventure to discover if friendship and determination can overcome the odds.

From the publisher

Sparky goes down under! When Sparky chomps on his magic bone, this time it kabooms him to Kangaroo Island, Australia! There he discovers a fox terrier puppy named Mick who’s lost his family. But Sparky has a plan–he’ll help Mick find a new family! They ask everyone they come across: bats, penguins, kangaroos, even bees! But will anyone give Mick a home?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
8,104
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
183510
Publication
Published
June 14, 2016
First published
March 1, 1999
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448488769
LCCN
2016011268

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