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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992 · Est. 1 hour read
The Case of the Dirty Bird
By Gary Paulsen
Part of the Culpepper Adventures series
A multilingual parrot leads two friends into an unexpected adventure.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
83 pages· 10,464 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dunc Culpepper and Amos stumble upon a peculiar parrot in a pet store, a bird that speaks four languages and has outlived ten owners. Intrigued by its mysterious past, the duo embarks on an adventure to uncover the secrets behind this extraordinary creature. What stories does the parrot hold, and what dangers might they face in their quest for answers?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 83
- Words
- 10,464
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 640L
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