The Talking T. Rex
The Talking T. Rex
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The Talking T. Rex

Written by Ron Roy & illustrated by John Steven Gurney
Book #20 in the A to Z Mysteries Series
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$6.99
$6.74
7 - 9
Reading age
96
Page count
104
Words per page
490L
Lexile measure
Jun 24, 2003
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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! T is for T. Rex . . . It’s the biggest mystery yet! The kids’ friend Jud brings a surprise to Green Lawn–a giant talking, moving T. rex statue! This touring T. rex will help raise funds for a dinosaur museum. But after the show, Jud’s money disappears. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose track down the cash and solve this prehistoric pickle?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780375813696
    Publication Date
    June 24, 2003
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    April 1, 2002
    Page Count
    96
    Words Per Page
    104
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2002014976
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    50676721
    Lexile® Level
    490L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.3

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