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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1982 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Tough-Luck Karen
By Johanna Hurwitz, Diane DeGroat (Illustrator)
Karen's passion for cooking leads to unexpected trouble at school.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
160 pages· 24,470 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Thirteen-year-old Karen Sossi juggles her love for cooking and babysitting, but neglecting her schoolwork brings unforeseen challenges. As her grades slip, Karen must navigate the consequences of her choices. Can she balance her passions with her responsibilities, or will her bad luck continue? Discover how Karen's journey unfolds in this heartwarming tale of family and self-discovery.
From the publisher
This fourth novel about the popular Sossi family focuses on 13-year-old Karen and the bad luck she encounters when she ignores her schoolwork for cooking and babysitting. “Skilled in making everyday occurrences interesting, the author has written a pleasant story of a caring family.”–Horn Book.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 24,470
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 710L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 694
Publication
- Published
- September 18, 1991
- First published
- January 1, 1982
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780688109745
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