The Kid in the Red Jacket
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1987 · Est. 3 hour read

The Kid in the Red Jacket

Written by Barbara Park

New town, no friends. Can Howard find companionship in an unexpected place?

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144 pages· 21,227 words· Est. 3 hour read· 640L
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Bookroo's summary

Howard Jeeter's life is turned upside down when his family moves across the country, leaving him friendless and invisible in a new town. His only companion is Molly, a chatty six-year-old neighbor. Desperate for friendship, Howard must decide if he can embrace this unlikely bond. Will he find solace in Molly's endless chatter, or will loneliness prevail? Dive into this witty tale of unexpected friendships and the challenges of early adolescence.

From the publisher

Howard Jeeter has moved across the country and his only friend is an annoying six-year-old girl. Of course, when you’re really lonely, you’ll be friends with anyone—almost.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
21,227
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~P
Scholastic level
O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
178
Publication
Published
January 1, 1987
First published
April 12, 1987
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394805719
LCCN
2006274060
OCLC
71810175

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