The Monster in the Mailbox
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read

The Monster in the Mailbox

By Michael Dahl, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator)

Part of the Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories series

Is Dory's monster real or just her imagination?

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72 pages· 5,817 words· Est. 1 hour read
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New to the neighborhood, Dory claims she has a pet monster. Skeptical, the mailman dismisses her story until Dory opens the mailbox to prove it—only to find it empty. Is the monster real, or is Dory's imagination playing tricks? Dive into a collection of eerie tales where reality blurs with fantasy, and nothing is as it seems. Discover the truth behind Dory's mysterious companion and the surprises lurking in unexpected places. Will Dory convince the mailman, or is she in for a spooky surprise?

From the publisher

Dory is brand-new to her neighborhood, so it’s a good thing she has a pet monster to keep her company. When she tells the mailman about her monster, he doesn’t believe her. Dory begins to get angry that he’s not taking her seriously, so she opens up the mailbox to show him the monster–only to find that the mailbox is empty! Is Dory’s monster real, or part of her imagination? Find out what happens to Dory, the mailman, and many others in this collection of spooky stories. And watch out when opening your mailbox!

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
72
Words
5,817
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
185771
Publication
Published
August 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781496537713

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