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The Chalk Box Kid Anniversary Edition
Contributor(s): Bulla, Clyde Robert (Author), Allen, Thomas B. (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0394891023     ISBN-13: 9780394891026
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 1987
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Annotation: Random House is proud to present the tenth anniversary edition of a book "Publishers Weekly called "a gem of a book...a story that goes straight to the heart." When nine-year-old Gregory experiences several upsets in his life, he responds by creating a fantastic chalk garden on the charred walls of a burned-out factory behind his house. As his garden grows and flourishes, Gregory finds a voice through his art and, for the first time, is able to find his own place in the world. "The Chalk Box Kid is sure to delight a new generation of children and their parents.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Art
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 87004683
Age Level: 6-9
Grade Level: 1-4
Lexile Measure: 510(Not Available)
Series: Stepping Stone Books
Physical Information: 0.21" H x 5.13" W x 7.62" L (0.12 lbs) 64 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Friendship
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/13/1987
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 255
Reading Level: 2.7   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:

A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity.

A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn't easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It's a secret place, just for him Now he can draw anything he imagines on the dark brick walls. What amazing thing will Gregory draw first?

Two beloved classics--The Chalk Box Kid and The Paint Brush Kid--get a vibrant new look

 
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