Recess is a Jungle!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read

Recess is a Jungle!

By Jack Chabert, Sam Ricks (Illustrator)

Book #3 in the Eerie Elementary series

Three friends must navigate a mysterious jungle and a monstrous jungle gym to save their school from destruction

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96 pages· 6,079 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are caught in a living, fog-filled jungle maze at Eerie Elementary. As the school grounds come alive, they must navigate the monstrous hedge to save their classmates. Will they find a way out before the maze traps them forever? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

Sam, Antonio, and Lucy get trapped in a monstrous hedge maze! Will they ever find their way out?This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are passing around a soccer ball at recess when something strange happens… They soon find themselves in a fog-filled jungle! The grass and trees have come alive, growing high into the sky. And the friends discover that it’s not just the school itself that’s alive – it’s everything on the school grounds! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy must find their way out of a monstrous hedge maze in time to rescue the rest of the students!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
6,079
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
430L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about best friendsBooks about elementary schoolBooks about labyrinths
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
179345
Publication
Published
January 5, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545873529

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