The Close Shave
The Close Shave
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The Close Shave

Written by Rev. W. Awdry & illustrated by Richard Courtney
Part of the Thomas & Friends Book Series
Paperback
$3.99
$3.79
4 - 6
Reading age
32
Page count
4
Words per page
~43L
Lexile measure
May 27, 2008
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THOMAS’ FRIEND DUCK likes to be Really Useful and Right on Time. One day, some Troublesome Trucks start pushing and they will not stop, and a station is just ahead! Duck works himself into a lather trying to brake in time, but ends up crashing into the station’s barber shop.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780375851803
    Publication Date
    May 27, 2008
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    September 9, 1991
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    4
    Audience
    Early Reader
    Reading Age
    4 - 6 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2007029800
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    166317459
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~43L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~B
    ATOS® Book Level
    0.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    122695
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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