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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Once Upon a Slime
By Andy Maxwell, Samantha Cotterill (Illustrator)
Fairy-tale characters are mysteriously slimed. Can you solve the sticky whodunnit?
3.4/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
32 pages· 1,245 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Goldilocks, the Three Bears, and more fairy-tale favorites are under attack by a mysterious slime! As the gooey chaos spreads, young detectives must unravel the sticky mystery. Who's behind this icky plot? Dive into a world where classic tales meet a hilarious, slimy twist. Can you piece together the clues and catch the culprit before the entire fairy-tale realm is covered in slime? This whimsical adventure promises laughter and intrigue for those daring enough to solve the case.
From the publisher
A slapstick, fractured fairy-tale mashup meets the evergreen kid obsession with slime. Once upon a time–gloooooooorp! Ew, gross! Who slimed Goldilocks? Was it the Three Bears, exacting revenge? Not a chance! They’re next on the list of fairy-tale sliming victims! Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, Rapunzel, the Three Pigs…they’re all under attack. Who could be the mastermind behind this icky, sticky plan? Young detectives can look for clues and solve the mystery in this picture book whodunnit that’s positively oozing with wit and charm, perfect for fans of Patrick McDonnell’s A Perfectly Messed-Up Story.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,245
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 195435
Publication
- Published
- July 3, 2018
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316393263
- LCCN
- 2016038900
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