The Little Lie
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011 · Est. 16 min read

The Little Lie

By Sally Rippin, Aki Fukuoka (Illustrator)

Part of the Billie B. Brown series

A broken arm and a crocodile make for an unforgettable show-and-tell.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 314 ratings
48 pages· 1,404 words· Est. 16 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Billie has a broken arm, but she's determined to turn it into the most thrilling show-and-tell story ever. With a little imagination and a crocodile twist, will her tale captivate her classmates or lead to unexpected chaos? Dive into Billie's world where creativity knows no bounds and every story has the potential for adventure.

From the publisher

Billie has a broken arm! It’s going to be the best story ever for show-and-tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile …

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Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,404
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about honestyBooks about friendshipBooks about growing up
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
163492
Publication
Published
December 1, 2014
First published
June 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781610672573

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