The Penguin Problem
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010 · Est. 1 hour read-aloud

The Penguin Problem

By Abby Klein, John McKinley (Illustrator)

Part of the Ready, Freddy! series

Freddy's penny jar is missing. Can he still save the penguins?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 125 ratings
96 pages· 8,154 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Freddy's first-grade class is on a mission to help endangered penguins. Inspired, Freddy proposes a penny drive, but disaster strikes when his penny jar vanishes. With the penguins' fate hanging in the balance, Freddy must find a way to contribute. Will he overcome this challenge and rally his classmates to save the penguins? Dive into Freddy's adventure and discover if he can turn this setback into a triumph.

From the publisher

With more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers! Freddy’s first-grade class is learning all about penguins – including the fact that some species are endangered. When Freddy suggests a penny drive to help save the penguins, everyone loves the idea. But Freddy can’t find his penny jar! How will he save the penguins now?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
8,154
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about the environmentBooks about penguinsBooks about endangered speciesBooks about science and nature
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
134901
Publication
Published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545130448

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