The New Kid on the Block
The New Kid on the Block
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The New Kid on the Block

Written by Jack Prelutsky & illustrated by James Stevenson
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6 - 10
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159
Page count
Aug 20, 1984
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Open this book to any page to beging your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You’ll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken. You’ll learn why you shouldn’t argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You’ll meet the world’s worst singer and the greatest video game player in history. You’ll even find an invitation to a dragon’s birthday party…Your friends are invited too.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780688022716
    Publication Date
    August 20, 1984
    Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
    Page Count
    159
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 10 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    83020621
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    10071374

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