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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996 · Est. 58 min read
Wizards Don't Need Computers
By Debbie Dadey, Marcia T. Jones, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)
Part of the The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series
Is the new librarian a legendary wizard in disguise?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 799 ratings
80 pages· 5,159 words· Est. 58 min read
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Bookroo's summary
In Bailey City, the new librarian, Mr. Merle, bears an uncanny resemblance to Merlin, the legendary wizard. When the library transforms into a medieval castle and a crystal ball appears, the Bailey School Kids are drawn into a magical mystery. With a goldfish named Arthur and an enchanting way with books, Mr. Merle's true identity becomes a captivating puzzle. Is he really Merlin, or just a curious coincidence? As the kids delve deeper, they must uncover the truth behind the magic. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?
From the publisher
The 18th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. The Bailey School Kids need to do a report on England. Howie picks Camelot as his topic, which is how he knows the new assistant at the library, Mr. Merle, looks just like the ancient wizard Merlin! The kids discover a crystal ball in Mr. Merle’s office and learn that he has a huge goldfish named Arthur, just like the ancient king. Then Mr. Merle transforms the library into a medieval castle and starts mesmerizing kids with the magic of reading! Something strange is definitely going on. Could Mr. Merle really be a wizard?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 5,159
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 640L
Themes & topics
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 14698
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1996
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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