The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher
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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.

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256 pages· 55,819 words· Est. 8 hour read· 820L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481401531
LCCN
2013020560

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