The Runaway Mummy
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Runaway Mummy

Written by Michael Rex

Part of the Petrifying Parody series

A mummy's escape plan is foiled by a mother's unwavering love.

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32 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD610L
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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
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

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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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