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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Was Robert Ripley?
By Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
Explore a world of oddities as a cartoonist's curiosity builds an empire of the bizarre.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 244 ratings
112 pages· 7,298 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Robert Ripley, a sports cartoonist turned global explorer, uncovers the world's strangest oddities. From shrunken heads to mystic relics, his insatiable curiosity leads to a syndicated column and an entertainment empire. As Ripley travels to over 200 countries, he collects bizarre artifacts that captivate audiences worldwide. What drives his fascination with the peculiar, and how does it shape his legacy? Discover the extraordinary journey behind the famous Odditoriums and the man who dared to ask, 'Believe It Or Not?'
From the publisher
Enter a world of shrunken heads, mystic holy men, shriveled aliens, and bizarre relics in the delightfully odd tale of Robert Ripley. Born in California, Ripley began his career as a sports cartoonist. He went on to chronicle global records and oddities in his weekly column, Believe It Or Not! After publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst took an interest in the column, it became a syndicated global success. Ripley spent his life traveling to more than 200 countries in search of strange objects and interesting facts. His penchant for the peculiar launched an entertainment empire, and his collection of artifacts can be seen worldwide at his famous Odditoriums. Believe It Or Not!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,298
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 850L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.5
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 172019
Publication
- Published
- February 5, 2015
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448482989
- LCCN
- 2014045699
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