The Great Thanksgiving Escape
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Great Thanksgiving Escape

Written and illustrated by Mark Fearing

Two cousins try to escape their family's Thanksgiving gathering.

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32 pages· 380 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD490L
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Bookroo's summary

Thanksgiving at Grandma's seems dull to Gavin until his cousin Rhonda suggests a daring escape to the backyard swing set. But with sweater-clad guard dogs, clingy aunts, and the formidable 'great wall of butts' in their way, can they find adventure before the turkey is served? Join Gavin and Rhonda on a hilarious quest to turn a mundane holiday into a memorable escapade. Will they outsmart the obstacles and seize the day, or will they be caught in the clutches of family tradition?

From the publisher

It’s another Thanksgiving at Grandma’s. Gavin expects a long, boring day full of pesky toddlers, but his cousin Rhonda has a different idea: make a break for it to the swing set in the backyard! Gavin isn’t so sure, especially when they encounter vicious guard dogs (in homemade sweaters), overly affectionate aunts, and worst of all, the great wall of butts. Can they avoid all the obstacles and find some fun before turkey time?

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
380
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 12, 2017
First published
September 9, 2014
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763695118

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