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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010 · Est. 28 min read-aloud
The Junkyard Wonders
Written & illustrated by Patricia Polacco
A special class transforms into a team of geniuses, proving their worth to the entire school.
48 pages· 3,634 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Trisha dreads her new school's 'junkyard' class, fearing it's just another label. But under the guidance of the inspiring Mrs. Peterson, she and her misfit classmates embark on a journey of discovery. As they uncover their hidden talents, they aim to show the school that they are more than just a special class—they are Junkyard Wonders. Can they change perceptions and reveal the genius within? This heartwarming tale celebrates the power of friendship and the teachers who help us shine.
From the publisher
Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be “Junkyard Wonders.”
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 3,634
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 660L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 140945
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2010
- First published
- July 8, 2010
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399250781
- LCCN
- 2009027145
- OCLC
- 1015302968
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