The Bookstore Valentine
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Bookstore Valentine

Written by Barbara Maitland and David LaRochelle

Part of the Dutton Easy Reader series

A cat and ghosts play matchmaker in a haunted bookstore.

3.7 Goodreads · 75 ratings
48 pages· 862 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~280L
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In a haunted bookstore, Cobweb the cat and her ghostly friends hatch a plan to unite the shy Mr. Brown with his charming new assistant, Miss Button. Can their supernatural matchmaking succeed?

From the publisher

Love is in the air at the haunted bookstore! In this new addition to the popular easy-to-read series, Cobweb the cat plays Cupid. With the help of her ghostly friends, she sets out to bring together shy Mr. Brown and his sweet, bookish valentine. Hilarious illustrations and an entertaining story make “The Bookstore Valentine” a match made in heaven for beginning readers.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
862
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~280L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about miceBooks about valentinesBooks about bookstores
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
66577
Publication
Published
December 30, 2002
First published
March 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525469131

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