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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Runaway Mummy
By Michael Rex
Part of the Petrifying Parody series
A mummy's escape plan is foiled by a mother's unwavering love.
32 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a hilarious twist on a classic tale, a little mummy dreams of running away, transforming into various monsters to escape his mother. Yet, no matter the creature or destination, his mother promises to follow. This playful parody combines humor with heart, offering a delightful Halloween treat for young readers and parents alike. Will the mummy ever find a way to truly run away, or is a mother's love too powerful to escape? Discover the monstrous fun in this charming story.
From the publisher
A little mummy who wants to run away from home tells his mother how he will escape, but no matter what horrible creature he claims he will become or where he plans to go, she promises to be there with him, in a humorous parody of Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved story, The Runaway Bunny. Reprint.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 448
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
2.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 131847
Publication
- Published
- August 16, 2012
- First published
- August 20, 2009
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142421215
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