Porky and Bess
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010 · Est. 19 min read

Porky and Bess

Written by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman · Illustrated by Marsha Winborn

A messy poet and a perfect friend tackle a missing ingredient mystery.

3.5 Goodreads · 66 ratings
48 pages· 1,665 words· Est. 19 min read· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

Porky, perpetually messy, faces a poetic dilemma and a culinary crisis. His perfect friend, Bess, with her impeccable skills, steps in to help. Can this odd duo solve the mystery of the missing ingredient and complete the poem? Join their delightful adventures filled with humor and unexpected teamwork, perfect for young readers eager for episodic tales.

From the publisher

Porky is messy. . . morning, noon, and night. Bess is perfect in every way imaginable–from her well-appointed cupboard to the figure eights she skates at the local pond. But somehow these two unlikely friends complement one another like tea and toast. So when Porky finds himself in a pickle–he can’t finish writing his poem and the secret ingredient from his favorite recipe is missing–who is there to lend a hand? Bess, of course! The everyday adventures of these two very different friends will delight newly independent readers who are ready for some funny, episodic storytelling.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,665
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
135953
Publication
Published
February 22, 2011
First published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375861130

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