The Candy Caper
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020 · Est. 1 hour read

The Candy Caper

Written by Tom Watson · Illustrated by Marta Kissi

Book #1 in the Trouble at Table 5 series

A girl gets into trouble at school to count the Skittles in the principal's jar

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96 pages· 5,862 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~470L
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Bookroo's summary

Molly can't stop thinking about the candy jar on Principal Shelton's desk. Determined to uncover how many candies it holds, she enlists her best friends, Simon and Rosie, for a daring mission. Their quest for answers might lead them straight to detention, but the thrill of discovery is too tempting to resist. Will their friendship survive the consequences of their curiosity, or will they find a clever way to outsmart the system? Join this trio on a hilarious adventure that tests the limits of their creativity and loyalty in a school where anything can happen.

From the publisher

From the author of Stick Dog comes the first book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton’s desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar!Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer–even if it means detention for all of them!HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they’re the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!–Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
5,862
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~470L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
February 25, 2020
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062953407
LCCN
2019950101

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