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Charlie & the Great Escape

Author: McKay, Hilary

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.0
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 5687
Points per Word 0.000176

Description

Charlie's fed up with his family always picking on him. So he decides to runaway to teach them a lesson.

Quick Summary

In this funny and heartwarming story, a fed-up kid named Charlie cooks up a runaway plan not to escape trouble, but to show his family exactly what life without him would be like. Young readers will giggle at Charlie's creative scheme and root for him as he navigates the ups and downs of wanting to be appreciated, making this perfect for anyone who's ever felt picked on at home. If your kid likes "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball Wimpy Kid" or "Junie B. Jones," they'll love this relatable tale of a mischievous boy trying to get his family's attention. This book is ideal for kids in grades 1-3, around ages 6 to 8, who enjoy stories with humor and heart.