The Boy Who Owned the School
The Boy Who Owned the School
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The Boy Who Owned the School

Written by Gary Paulsen
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8 - 12
Reading age
85
Page count
169
Words per page
980L
Lexile measure
Oct 1, 1991
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If Jacob Freisten wants to pass English, he must work for extra credit on the stage crew of the school play, The Wizard of Oz. Unfortunately, Maria Tresser, the girl of Jacob’s dreams, is cast as the Wicked Witch, and Jacob can’t help but make a fool of himself in front of her.”A memorably funny yet touching farce.”– “Kirkus Reviews,” pointered review.A Child Study Children’s Book Committee: Children’s Book of the Year.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780440405245
    Publication Date
    October 1, 1991
    Publisher
    Yearling Books
    Page Count
    85
    Words Per Page
    169
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    89023048
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    24852395
    Lexile® Level
    980L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    6305
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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