The Summer of Bad Ideas
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 8 hour read

The Summer of Bad Ideas

By Kiera Stewart

Two cousins tackle a wild summer list to discover bravery and adventure.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 355 ratings
304 pages· 58,973 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Edie and her cool cousin Rae embark on a summer quest to complete their late grandmother's list of 'Good Ideas for Summertime.' Each task seems reckless, yet Edie hopes these wild adventures will transform her into the brave soul she admires in her cousin and grandmother. As they dive into this whirlwind of seemingly bad ideas, Edie must decide if breaking the rules is the key to finding her true self. Will this summer of daring escapades lead to self-discovery or chaos?

From the publisher

In this funny, big-hearted friendship story, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Linda Urban, twelve-year-old Edie and her impossibly cool cousin, Rae, set out to complete a mysterious list of “Good Ideas for Summertime” that their eccentric late grandmother wrote back when she was their age.But good ideas? Most of them seem like bad ideas. Reckless. Foolish. Ridiculous. Still, by accomplishing everything on the list, rule-abiding Edie feels certain that she can become the effortlessly brave adventurer she dreams of being, just like her daring cousin and bold grandmother. For this one summer at least, bad ideas are the best shot she has at becoming who she wants to be.Bad Idea Number One: It’s time for a new set of rules.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
58,973
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~580L
Themes & topics
Books about summerBooks about familyBooks about cousinsBooks about family lifeBooks about multigenerational
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
189237
Publication
Published
May 2, 2017
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062360212

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