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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1981 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The Stupids Die
By Harry G Allard Jr, James Marshall (Illustrator)
Book #3 in the The Stupids series
A family believes they're dead when the lights go out.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 446 ratings
32 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When the lights go out, a quirky family hilariously assumes they've met their end. As they navigate this absurd predicament, will they uncover the truth or remain in the dark? Discover the unexpected twists in their comical journey.
From the publisher
The Stupid family thinks they are dead when the lights go out. “Excellent pacing, concise, witty prose, and artwork perfectly suited to the text.” – School Library Journal, starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 288
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 470L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.1
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 19243
Publication
- Published
- April 29, 1985
- First published
- January 1, 1981
- Publisher
- HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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