The Power of the Parasite
The Power of the Parasite
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The Power of the Parasite

Written and illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
Book #3 in the Squish Series
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7 - 10
Reading age
96
Page count
20
Words per page
GN470L
Lexile measure
May 22, 2012
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Now an animated show streaming on HBO Max! It’s SQUISH–a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School. School’s out! Everyone’s favorite amoeba is headed to summer camp! But instead of SUPER AWESOME FUN, Squish’s summer is turning out to be SUPER AWESOME TERRIFYING! For one thing, Squish can’t swim. And to make matters worse, his new camp friend is a Hydra (scientific fact: A hydra’s tentacles can paralyze you!). Will Squish sink or will he swim this summer? (And what’s up with Pod and black holes anyways ) Find out the answers to these questions and more in the super spectacular adventure, Squish #3: The Power of the Parasite. Summer reading has never been so slimey! Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam! Here’s what people are saying about everyone’s favorite amoeba! New York Times: “An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy.” Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews * “Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does.” The Bulletin: “A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure.”

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780375843914
    Publication Date
    May 22, 2012
    Publisher
    Random House Graphic
    Page Count
    96
    Words Per Page
    20
    Audience
    Transitional Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2011024120
    Lexile® Level
    GN470L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    151438
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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