The Grumpy Lobster
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Grumpy Lobster

By Cari Meister, Steve Harpster (Illustrator)

Part of the Ocean Tales series

A grumpy lobster risks losing his friends. Can he change before it's too late?

3.7/5 Goodreads · 30 ratings
32 pages· 505 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Arno the lobster is perpetually grumpy, driving his friends to their limits. As they grow weary of his sour demeanor, Arno faces the possibility of loneliness. Can he find a way to change his attitude, or will he end up isolated in the ocean's depths? Dive into this tale of friendship and self-discovery to see if Arno can turn his tide.

From the publisher

Arno is a grumpy lobster. His friends always try to cheer him up, but they finally get tired of Arno’s bad mood. Will Arno stop being a grump, or will he end up being lonely, too?

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
505
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
500L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
152371
Publication
Published
July 1, 2012
First published
August 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434240255

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