The Kid in the Red Jacket
The Kid in the Red Jacket
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The Kid in the Red Jacket

Written by Barbara Park
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8 - 12
Reading age
144
Page count
147
Words per page
640L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 1987
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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.

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Topics

moving  starting school  friendshipcoming of agefeelings and emotionssocial themesneighbors

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780394805719
    Publication Date
    January 1, 1987
    Publisher
    Yearling
    Original Publication Date
    April 12, 1987
    Page Count
    144
    Words Per Page
    147
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2006274060
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    71810175
    Lexile® Level
    640L
    Scholastic Level
    O
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    178
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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