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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Boy in the Drawer
By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)
Part of the Classic Munsch series
A mischievous boy emerges from a drawer, turning life upside down.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 827 ratings
24 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When Shelley discovers a small boy hiding in her drawer, chaos ensues. This unexpected guest brings a whirlwind of trouble, challenging Shelley's patience and creativity. As she navigates this bizarre situation, readers are left wondering: How will Shelley manage this pint-sized troublemaker? Dive into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and every drawer might just hold a surprise. This tale promises laughter and unexpected twists, capturing the essence of childhood mischief and the unpredictable nature of family life. Will Shelley find a way to restore order, or will the chaos become her new normal?
From the publisher
Shelley finds a small boy in her drawer who causes a lot of trouble. Robert Munsch’s award-winning books have become a staple on the bookshelves of families worldwide. His stories reflect the joys and challenges of everyday living, offering zany, yet utterly normal, experiences of family life. Munsch has sold over 40 million books in 20 countries and many languages, including French, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. Beginning with Mud Puddle in 1979, Munsch continued captivating children and adults with stories like Thomas’s Snowsuit, David’s Father, I Have to Go!, and the classic Love You Forever.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 538
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 480L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6105
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1986
- First published
- June 1, 1982
- Publisher
- Annick Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780920303504
- OCLC
- 16185904
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