Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021 · Est. 24 min read

Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Graphic Novel)

Written by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey · Illustrated by Pearl Low

Book #1 in the The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Graphic Novel series

The Bailey Elementary School students are wary of their new teacher.

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80 pages· 1,602 words· Est. 24 min read
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The third graders at Bailey Elementary are notorious for driving teachers away, but their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is unlike any other. Fresh from Transylvania, she lives in a spooky house and wears a glowing brooch. As her eyes gleam green, the students wonder: is she a vampire? Dive into this graphic novel adaptation of a classic tale, where mystery and humor blend as the kids try to uncover the truth about their enigmatic teacher. Will they solve the mystery, or is Mrs. Jeepers hiding something more sinister?

From the publisher

Mrs. Jeepers may – or may not – be a vampire in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters.The third graders at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different – to say the least. She’s just moved from Transylvania into a spooky old house in Bailey City. She wears a mysterious brooch that glows as green as her eyes. Could Mrs. Jeepers be a vampire?Featuring a beloved story by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones and fresh artwork by Academy Award winner Pearl Low, Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots is the first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Scholastic’s classic chapter book series.Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!

At a glance
Format
Pages
80
Words
1,602
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
GN540L
Themes & topics
Books about HalloweenBooks about suspenseBooks about kids' adventuresBooks about new teachersBooks about vampire legends
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 3, 2021
Publisher
Graphix
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338736601

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