The Secret Shortcut
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Secret Shortcut

Written and illustrated by Mark Teague

A secret shortcut to school leads to a wild jungle adventure.

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32 pages· 733 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Wendell and Floyd struggle to arrive at school on time, so Wendell suggests a secret shortcut. What starts as a simple detour turns into a wild adventure through a jungle teeming with quicksand, monkeys, and crocodiles. Can they find their way back, or will the jungle keep them forever? Discover the unexpected twists that make getting to school an unforgettable journey.

From the publisher

Wendell and Floyd have a problem. Hard as they try, they can’t seem to get to school on time. So one morning Wendell comes up with a solution–a shortcut so secret that only he knows about it. At first, Wendell’s shortcut is simple enough. But soon both boys are lost in a wild jungle full of quicksand, monkeys, and crocodiles! Who would have thought that getting to school could be such an adventure.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
733
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
27500
Publication
Published
September 1, 1999
First published
September 1, 1996
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439110914
OCLC
42840093

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