Substitute Trouble
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Substitute Trouble

By Karen English, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)

Part of the Nikki & Deja series

Chaos erupts with a substitute teacher. Will Nikki and Deja join in or find a better way?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 45 ratings
112 pages· 18,165 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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When their beloved teacher is replaced by clueless Mr. Willow, Nikki and Deja face a dilemma. As chaos unfolds in Room Ten, troublemakers seize the chance to misbehave. Should they join the mischief, report their classmates, or find a different solution? With their teacher recovering, the girls must navigate the challenges of a disrupted classroom. Can they restore order without losing their integrity? Discover how Nikki and Deja tackle this unexpected test of character in a story filled with humor and heart.

From the publisher

What will Nikki and Deja do when their beloved teacher is out and a clueless substitute takes her place?Deja is dismayed to learn that her teacher has had an accident and a substitute will be taking her place. Under the new sub’s care, nothing is the same in Room Ten.A few of the class troublemakers plot to take advantage of the situation, and soon other students join in. Should Nikki and Deja go along with the rest of the kids in tormenting him? Should they help him out by tattling on their classmates? Or is there another way to handle the situation?Here is another charming entry in a chapter book series praised for its accessibility, authenticity, and humor.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
18,165
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~701L
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
159213
Publication
Published
July 8, 2014
First published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544223882

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