Popcorn Bob
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2019 · Est. 1 hour read

Popcorn Bob

Written by Maranke Rinck · Translated by Nancy Forest-Flier · Illustrated by Martijn van der Linden

Book #1 in the Popcorn Bob series

Ellis must hide a grumpy, living popcorn kernel before chaos ensues.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 573 ratings
152 pages· 7,715 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

Ellis's love for popcorn leads to unexpected chaos when a kernel named Popcorn Bob comes to life. With her school and family banning snacks, Ellis must keep Bob a secret. But as Bob's antics grow, so does their unlikely friendship. Can Ellis manage the chaos and keep Bob hidden, or will her love for popcorn lead to more trouble than she bargained for?

From the publisher

NOW IN PAPERBACK! Ellis loves popcorn. No, she REALLY loves popcorn. It’s serious. So when her school and her dads ban all snack foods– INCLUDING POPCORN– Ellis won’t listen. But when she tries to quietly sneak her favorite salty snack, one kernel refuses to pop. LOUDLY. Soon, the kernel has sprouted a face, arms, and legs! He’s alive, his name is Popcorn Bob, and he is NOT in a good mood. He is HANGRY. Will Ellis be able to keep Bob a secret until she can get rid of him? (And after a few days with him, will she still want to?) A Junior Library Guild Selection “Comedic hijinks and unlikely friendship ensue…an amusing series starter that’s just right for young fans of the absurd.” –Publishers Weekly “A bowl of crunchy fun.” –Booklist “For readers with a taste for the bizarre.” –Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
152
Words
7,715
Reading age
7–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about foodBooks about secretsBooks about LGBTQBooks about childhood
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The Popcorn Bob series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511797
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
First published
August 6, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781646142057

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