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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 8 hour read
The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher
Written by Jessica Lawson · Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno
Becky Thatcher's daring plan to clear a widow's name leads to unexpected adventures.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 330 ratings
256 pages· 55,819 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1860, Becky Thatcher, new to St. Petersburg, seeks adventure to honor her late brother's promise. When a bet to steal from Widow Douglas goes awry, Becky must clear the widow's name. With her mother lost in grief and her father preoccupied, Becky hopes her daring plan will not only bring justice but also rekindle her family's attention. Can she outsmart the meddling Tom Sawyer and fulfill her promise in a way she never imagined? Join Becky on a journey of mischief, courage, and unexpected friendships.
From the publisher
In 1860, eleven-year-old Becky Thatcher, new to St. Petersburg, Missouri, joins the boys at school in a bet to steal from the Widow Douglas in hopes of meeting a promise to have adventures that she made her brother, Jon, before he died.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- Words
- 55,819
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 820L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 168912
Publication
- Published
- June 2, 2015
- First published
- July 1, 2014
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781481401531
- LCCN
- 2013020560
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