Stranger Things
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read

Stranger Things

Written by David Lubar · Illustrated by Matt Loveridge

Part of the Looniverse series

A mysterious coin turns Ed's world upside down with bizarre happenings and unexpected responsibilities.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings
96 pages· 5,485 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Ed's life takes a wild turn when he discovers a coin inscribed with 'strange, stranger.' Suddenly, his friend is suspended in midair, his brother becomes a pool float, and his sister's food defies gravity. As chaos unfolds, Ed must unravel the coin's secrets, leading to a surprising revelation and a new responsibility. What mysteries does this coin hold, and how will Ed handle the strange new world it has unleashed?

From the publisher

This wacky new series will have kids on the edge of their seats!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!LOONIVERSE is an exciting new series that combines fantasy and humor. In this first book, Ed finds a coin bearing the words strange, stranger. Once this coin comes into his life, strange things start happening all around him. One of his friends gets stuck in midair, his brother turns into a pool float, and his sister’s food makes its way off her plate! Even more bizarre events all lead up to a surprise ending, leaving Ed with a new responsibility and a realization that there’s more to this mysterious coin than meets the eye!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
5,485
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about magicBooks about multiculturalBooks about boys and menBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
158551
Publication
Published
April 30, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545496025

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