The Amazing Life of Birds
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2006 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Amazing Life of Birds

Written 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· 710L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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