The Playground Problem
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2004 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Playground Problem

Written by Margaret McNamara · Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Part of the Robin Hill School series

A young girl challenges the boys' soccer team to let her play.

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32 pages· 273 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 400L
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Bookroo's summary

At Robin Hill School, the playground becomes a battleground when the boys refuse to let the girls join their soccer game. Emma, determined and clever, devises a plan to change their minds. Can she bridge the divide and bring everyone together for a fair game? Discover how one girl's determination can transform recess into a lesson in teamwork and equality.

From the publisher

In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, it’s girls versus boys on the Robin Hill School playground! There’s a problem on the playground at Robin Hill School! The boys won’t let the girls play soccer with them during recess. Emma is mad! So she figures out a plan to get them to change their minds.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
273
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
400L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.8
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
May 3, 2022
First published
April 1, 2004
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665913690

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