The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster

By Alice Weaver Flaherty, Scott Magoon (Illustrator)

A picky eater's discarded oatmeal creates a legendary monster.

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40 pages· 1,082 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Katerina-Elizabeth's disdain for oatmeal leads to an unexpected transformation at sea. As she tosses her breakfast overboard, a tiny worm feasts and grows into the legendary Loch Ness monster. This whimsical tale explores how a young girl's picky eating habits inadvertently give rise to a myth, blending humor with a touch of biology. What happens when a simple meal becomes the catalyst for a legendary creature? Dive into this enchanting story to find out.

From the publisher

A young American girl’s picky eating habits transform a small worm into the famous Loch Ness monster. Includes facts about the biology of pickiness.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,082
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD930L
Themes & topics
Books about picky-eatingBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about cooking and foodBooks about foodBooks about the Loch Ness Monster
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
116975
Publication
Published
January 1, 2007
First published
September 10, 2007
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780618556441

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