Space Case
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1980 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Space Case

Written by Edward Marshall · Illustrated by James Marshall

An alien is mistaken for a trick-or-treater and a robot on Halloween night.

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40 pages· 549 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 550L
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Bookroo's summary

An unexpected visitor from outer space lands on Earth during Halloween, causing confusion and laughter. Mistaken for a trick-or-treater and then a robot, this alien's adventure through a festive neighborhood is filled with humorous misunderstandings. Will anyone realize the truth about this peculiar guest, or will it remain a mystery amidst the Halloween chaos? Discover the delightful twists in this charming tale.

From the publisher

Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor winner James Marshall, this Halloween story is sure to entertain! When the thing from outer space visits earth, it is taken first for a trick-or-treater and then for a robot in this hilarious picture book.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
549
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9795
Publication
Published
September 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140547047
LCCN
80013369
OCLC
50304184

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