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by Marc Brown (Author)
Will Arthur and his friends reach the finish line in the big school race, or just run themselves in circles trying to improve their speed? Fans of the top-rated PBS Kids show Arthur will adore this fast-paced chapter book featuring their favorite characters!
To raise money for a literacy drive, everyone at Arthur's school is going to run a race together, with each runner receiving a money pledge. But some of Arthur's friends are struggling to even finish laps in gym class--especially Fern. No one wants to be left in the dust on Race Day! Arthur and his friends buddy up to train, but Fern seems uninterested in winning or even just improving her speed. Will everyone else be able to inspire her in time for the big event? This exciting sports story, in an easy-to-read illustrated chapter book format, will be a hit among Arthur fans who are ready to read on their own.Author Biography
Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and executive producer of the longest running children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also illustrated many other books for children, including If All the Animals Came Inside by Eric Pinder, Ten Tiny Toes by Todd Tarpley, Little Shop of Monsters by R.L. Stine, and the Dino Life Guides by Laurie Krasny Brown. Marc lives in New York City.
Number of Pages: 64
Dimensions: 0.18 x 8 x 5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 02, 2008
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Arthur and the Race to Read
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 1
