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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2006 · Est. 1.5 hour read
The Amazing Life of Birds
By Gary Paulsen
A 12-year-old faces the chaos of puberty, unsure of what's next.
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84 pages· 13,812 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Duane Homer Leech, a 12-year-old, navigates the unpredictable world of puberty. With nicknames like 'Zit Monster' and 'Puberty Werewolf,' he wonders if this phase is designed to ruin him. As he grapples with the changes, Duane is clueless about what lies ahead. Will he survive this awkward transformation, or will it get the better of him? Dive into Duane's humorous journey as he confronts the mysteries of growing up.
From the publisher
Zit monster. Puberty Werewolf. Potty Boy. Doo Doo Rules! I’m Duane. Duane Homer Leech. Don’t ask. I’m 12. And one week. What I want to know is, where is this whole puberty thing going? So far it’s just something put on earth to destroy me. And I don’t have a clue what’s coming next.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 84
- Words
- 13,812
- Reading age
- 12–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.6
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG+
- AR quiz
- 107359
Publication
- Published
- March 14, 2007
- First published
- June 13, 2006
- Publisher
- Wendy Lamb Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780385746601
- LCCN
- 2006004544
- OCLC
- 65204933
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