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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Quicksand Book
Jungle Girl sinks in quicksand while Jungle Boy lectures. Who will get the last laugh?
32 pages· 671 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Jungle Girl is stuck in quicksand, sinking slowly as Jungle Boy seizes the moment to explain its mysteries with charts and graphs. But as she sinks lower, the tables turn, and Jungle Girl plots her revenge. Will Jungle Boy's knowledge save him when he finds himself in a similar predicament? This humorous tale blends science and adventure, offering a playful look at quicksand's secrets and survival tips. Dive into this entertaining story where knowledge might just be the key to escape—or a tool for payback.
From the publisher
Funny and informative–and on a really cool topic. This is TOMIE DEPAOLA nonfiction at its best. A match of humor and information in which Jungle Girl lands in the quicksand and Jungle Boy offers advice and information about quicksand, rather than rescue her. This being DEPAOLA, the tables are turned until Jungle Boy has to take his own practical advice about quicksand while Jungle Girl gets her revenge.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 671
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
4.8
“Witty humor sets up a funny ending. Informative and educational, if a bit basic.”
The Goodfather
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 59752
Publication
- Published
- May 14, 2019
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823442379
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