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$1695
The Spelling Bee Before Recess
Ages 5–8 · 2013
Bookroo's summary
Under a twisted pine, ten monsters gather for a night of fun. As the evening unfolds, a mummy, witch, ghost, and others mysteriously disappear one by one. With each vanishing, the suspense grows—who will be the last monster standing? This playful countdown is filled with humor and a touch of mystery, inviting readers to guess the final monster's identity. Perfect for a spooky, fun-filled read that combines counting with a delightful twist.
From the publisher
Ten creepy monsters met ’neath a gnarled pine. One blew away, And then there were nine. And so the countdown begins . . . A mummy, a witch, a ghost, a werewolf, a vampire, and others all gather, but one by one their crowd diminishes. At last there is only one creepy monster left. But what kind of monster is it? Squeals of laughter are sure to accompany the reading of this book from bestselling illustrator Carey Armstrong-Ellis, as ten creepy monsters set out for fun.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 166
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~329L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.4
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 153446
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1960
- First published
- October 1, 2012
- Publisher
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781419727412
- LCCN
- 2016054912
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