The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1972 · Est. 2 hour read

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Written by Barbara Robinson

Book #1 in the The Herdmans series

Chaos ensues when the town's worst kids hijack the Christmas pageant.

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128 pages· 15,168 words· Est. 2 hour read· 930L
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Bookroo's summary

When the unruly Herdman kids crash the church and take over the Christmas pageant, chaos and hilarity follow. Known for their wild antics, they shock the town with their unique take on the Christmas story. As the Herdmans bring their own twist to the tale, the community braces for disaster. But could these misfits lead everyone to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas? Join the Herdmans in a heartwarming journey that turns the most chaotic pageant into an unforgettable celebration.

From the publisher

Called one of America’s favorite Christmas stories, and now a classic television movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” has been a favorite of young readers the world over since 1972. Funny, memorable, and outrageous, it is the story of a family of incorrigible children who discover the Christmas story for the first time and help everyoone else rediscover its true meaning.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
15,168
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
930L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
253
Publication
Published
April 12, 2005
First published
January 1, 1972
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064402750
LCCN
72076501
OCLC
61251354

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