The Bad Butterfly
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009 · Est. 16 min read

The Bad Butterfly

Written by Sally Rippin · Illustrated by Aki Fukuoka

Part of the Billie B. Brown series

Can Billie conquer ballet, or will her dreams take a tumble?

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48 pages· 1,380 words· Est. 16 min read· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

Billie B. Brown is excited to start ballet classes with her best friend Jack. She's confident she'll be a star dancer, but the reality of ballet might not match her dreams. As Billie navigates the challenges of the dance floor, she must decide if she has what it takes to become a ballerina. Will her determination and spirit help her soar, or will she find a new path? Join Billie on this delightful journey of self-discovery and friendship, where every misstep is a chance to learn and grow.

From the publisher

Meet Billie B. Brown, brave, brilliant, bold, and bound to become your best friend! Brand-new readers will readily relate to this series of stand-alone, everyday adventures. Filled with true-to-life situations, warm family relationships, humorous illustrations and positive problem-solving, they’re taking the early reader scene by storm! Billie and her best friend Jack have started ballet classes. She is sure she’ll be a great dancer! But is Billie really cut out to be a ballerina butterfly?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,380
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
153279
Publication
Published
June 1, 2013
First published
September 1, 2009
Publisher
Kane Miller
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781610670951
LCCN
2011935665

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