Tough-Luck Karen
Tough-Luck Karen
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Tough-Luck Karen

Written by Johanna Hurwitz & illustrated by Diane DeGroat
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$5.95
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9 - 12
Reading age
160
Page count
153
Words per page
710L
Lexile measure
Sep 18, 1991
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780688109745
    Publication Date
    September 18, 1991
    Publisher
    HarperCollins Publishers
    Page Count
    160
    Words Per Page
    153
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    710L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    694
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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