The Chalk Box Kid
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1987 · Est. 51 min read

The Chalk Box Kid

By Clyde Robert Bulla, Thomas B. Allen (Illustrator)

Part of the A Stepping Stone Book series

A young boy navigates a new home, school, and family dynamics after his family moves to a new house

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64 pages· 4,553 words· Est. 51 min read
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Nine-year-old Gregory feels out of place in his new neighborhood and school. Lonely on his birthday, he stumbles upon an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. This hidden sanctuary becomes his canvas, where he can bring his wildest dreams to life on the brick walls. What wonders will Gregory create, and how will this secret world change his life? Dive into a tale where art and imagination hold the power to transform a young boy's world.

From the publisher

When his dog eats a huge bone that was buried in the backyard and turns into a frightening creature, Hank agrees to help a wizard try to destroy the evil dragon that is responsible for the transformation.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
4,553
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
AR quiz
255
Publication
Published
September 12, 1987
First published
January 1, 1987
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394891026

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