Shake, Rattle, and Hurl!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Shake, Rattle, and Hurl!

By R.L. Stine, Trip Park (Illustrator)

Part of the Rotten School series

A shy guitarist must overcome stage fright to win a crucial talent contest.

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128 pages· 11,192 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Chipmunk, a painfully shy guitarist, hides his talent in the closet. Bernie Bridges needs him to win the Rotten House Talent Contest and outshine rivals from Nyce House. Can Chipmunk face his fears and perform, or will his nerves get the best of him when pushed onstage? The stakes are high, and the outcome uncertain. Will it be a triumphant rock 'n' roll moment or a disastrous flop?

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Chipmunk is so shy . . .He inhales when he sneezes!He even blushes when he’s asleep!He plays guitar in the closet so he won’t disturb anyone.But he just may be the best rock ‘n’ roll guitarist of all time! And Bernie Bridges needs him to win the annual Talent Contest for Rotten House. Bernie will do anything to keep the prize away from Sherman Oaks and his pals at Nyce House.Can Chipmunk conquer his stage fright and win?Or–#8212;when Bernie pushes him onstage, will it be Shake, Rattle, and Hurl!

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
11,192
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about social themesBooks about talent showsBooks about boarding schools
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
106250
Publication
Published
December 23, 2008
First published
January 1, 2006
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060788131

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