The Elevator Family
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Elevator Family

By Douglas Evans

Book #1 in the Elevator Family series

The Wilsons' vacation takes a quirky turn when they live in a hotel elevator for three days.

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96 pages· 8,991 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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The Wilson family arrives at a San Francisco hotel only to find no rooms available. Undeterred, they make the elevator their temporary home. Over three days, they encounter a parade of quirky characters, from a lovesick bellhop to a British rock band. Each encounter brings unexpected adventures and laughter, turning their unusual stay into a memorable escapade. Will the Wilsons find the best room is the one with constant ups and downs? Join them for a whimsical ride in 'The Elevator Family,' where every floor holds a new surprise.

From the publisher

The four members of the Wilson family decide to spend their holiday in one of the elevators at the San Francisco Hotel.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
8,991
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about hotels and motelsBooks about family lifeBooks about parentingBooks about familyBooks about machines
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
44961
Publication
Published
July 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 2009
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440416500

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