The Junkyard Wonders
The Junkyard Wonders

The Junkyard Wonders

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco
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6 - 9
Reading age
48
Page count
74
Words per page
660L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2010
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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.”

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    Author & Illustrator
    Patricia Polacco

    Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children’s books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona’s Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka’s Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, and Sticks and Stones. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780399250781
Publication Date
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Philomel Books
Original Publication Date
July 8, 2010
Page Count
48
Words Per Page
74
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
6 - 9 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2009027145
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1015302968
Lexile® Level
660L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~P
ATOS® Book Level
4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
140945
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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