Rise of the Balloon Goons
Rise of the Balloon Goons
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Rise of the Balloon Goons

Written and illustrated by Troy Cummings
Book #1 in the The Notebook of Doom Series
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$6.99
$6.74
6 - 8
Reading age
96
Page count
68
Words per page
490L
Lexile measure
Jun 25, 2013
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Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!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!Alexander has just moved to a new town where he is about to uncover all sorts of monsters! He finds an old notebook with the word DOOM inscribed on the front cover. The Notebook of Doom, which Alexander now holds, contains top secret information about monsters! In this first book, Alexander goes up against spooky balloon goons–unique and twisted arm-waving balloon guys! This book is full of humor, engaging black-and-white illlustrations, and of course . . . monsters!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780545493239
    Publication Date
    June 25, 2013
    Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
    Original Publication Date
    June 25, 2013
    Page Count
    96
    Words Per Page
    68
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2012034520
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    1003646875
    Lexile® Level
    490L
    Scholastic Level
    N
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    159140
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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