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11 - 14
Grade Level
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ISBN
9780545558280
Lexile
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Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties: Flat Broke

Written by Gary Paulsen
14-year-old Kevin is full of ideas on how to tackle the problems of the world and no matter how disastrous his attempts are, he never gives up! "Totally hilarious"—SLJ
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Age Range
11 - 14
Grade Level
6th - 8th
ISBN
9780545558280
Lexile
810
Themes
award winners & favorites
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