The Rattlebang Picnic
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

The Rattlebang Picnic

Written by Margaret Mahy · Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

A chaotic family picnic leads to unexpected adventures.

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32 pages· AD860L
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Bookroo's summary

Join the McTavish family as they embark on a wild picnic adventure up Mt. Fogg. With seven lively kids, a quirky granny, and a car barely holding together, chaos is inevitable. Will they make it to their destination, or will the journey itself become the real adventure? Discover the surprises that await this spirited family on their unforgettable outing.

From the publisher

Jack McTavish and his wife, Marion McGillicuddy, pack their seven rambunctious children, the cat and dog, a wind-up hippo and inflatable tadpole, and Granny McTavish and her homemade rock-hard pizzas in their rattletrap car for an eventful picnic.

Awards

ALA Notable Children's Books (1995)
At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD860L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
11387
Publication
Published
September 1, 1994
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780803713192
LCCN
93036294
OCLC
29222214

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