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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Ages 4–8 · 2011
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1972 · Est. 2 hour read
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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
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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
The author
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The series
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The fine print
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
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