The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 3 hour read

The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis

By Barbara O'Connor

Boredom turns to mystery when secret messages float down the creek.

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176 pages· 19,723 words· Est. 3 hour read
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In sleepy Fayette, South Carolina, Popeye's dull life takes a turn when Elvis and his siblings get stranded. As mysterious boats with secret messages drift down the creek, Popeye and Elvis embark on an unexpected adventure. Who is behind these cryptic notes, and what do they mean? Join them as they unravel the mystery and discover excitement in the most unlikely place.

From the publisher

Nothing ever happens in Fayette, South Carolina. That’s what Popeye thinks, anyway. His whole life, everything has just been boring, boring, boring. But things start to look up when the Jewells’ Holiday Rambler makes a wrong turn and gets stuck in the mud, trapping Elvis and his five rowdy siblings in Fayette for who knows how long. Then things get even better when something curious comes floating down the creek–a series of boats with secret messages–and Popeye and Elvis set out on a small adventure. Who could possibly be sending the notes and what do they mean? This title has Common Core connections.

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Format
Pages
176
Words
19,723
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~R
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
133975
Publication
Published
January 4, 2011
First published
September 15, 2009
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780312659325

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