The Declaration of Independence
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2000 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Declaration of Independence

Written by Anne Mazer · Illustrated by Monica Gesue

Book #2 in the The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series

A girl must prove her maturity to attend the Fall Festival.

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112 pages· 16,162 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Abby faces a challenge when her parents deny her the chance to attend the Fall Festival with friends. Determined to prove her maturity, she embarks on a mission to clean the house and care for her brother. Will her efforts convince her parents, or will she miss out on the festival fun? Abby's journey is a heartfelt exploration of responsibility and growing up, with unexpected twists that test her resolve and creativity. Can she balance her ambitions with her duties, or will her plans unravel?

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When Abby is told that she can’t go to the Fall Festival with her friends, she becomes determined to show her parents how mature she has become by cleaning the house and taking care of her brother.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
16,162
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about family lifeBooks about coming of ageBooks about diariesBooks about responsibility
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
43415
Publication
Published
August 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439178761

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