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Socks

Written by Beverly Cleary & illustrated by Tracy Dockray
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8 - 12
Reading age
139
Page count
123
Words per page
890L
Lexile measure
Apr 8, 1973
Publication date

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Publisher Summary

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary charms readers with yet another lovable character—Socks, a jealous cat who must learn to share his owners with their new baby.

What Kind of Book is Socks

Topics

cats  new sibling  petsnew babiesfamilygrowing up

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • Socks enjoyed the attention he got from the Breckers before the new baby came. Do you have a pet? If so, what types of attention does it like?
  • When the new baby came, Socks had a hard time with the change. Have you ever had a big change in your life that was hard to adjust to? How did you cope?

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Book Details

ISBN
9780380709267
Publication Date
April 8, 1973
Publisher
HarperCollins
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Page Count
139
Words Per Page
123
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
8 - 12 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
72010298
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
45278129
Lexile® Level
890L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~U
ATOS® Book Level
5.2
Accelerated Reader® Points
2
Accelerated Reader Quiz
190
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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