Shark Scam
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Shark Scam

Written by Sheila Bair · Illustrated by Amy Zhing

Part of the Money Tales series

A tortoise falls for a too-good-to-be-true scheme. Can she escape the trap?

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32 pages· AD650L
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Arlene, a giant tortoise, is lured by two cunning sharks into a seemingly foolproof investment. As she and her friends dive into the opportunity, they face the harsh reality of a Ponzi scheme. Can Arlene unravel the deception before it's too late, or will the promise of easy riches lead to their downfall? Discover the twists and turns as trust and greed collide in this cautionary tale.

From the publisher

A giant tortoise learns that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Whitey and Cahoots, two sharks, convince giant tortoise Arlene to invest in their sure-fire, money-making scheme. Arlene takes the bait. So do all her friends, and they discover the hard way what a Ponzi scheme is.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
AD650L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
February 6, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807510742

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