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Stranger Things: A Branches Book (Looniverse #1) Paperback – April 30, 2013

by David Lubar (Author), Matt Loveridge (Illustrator)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 189 ratings
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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

LOONIVERSE is an exciting new series that combines fantasy and humor. In this first book, Ed finds a coin bearing the words "strange, stranger." Once this coin comes into his life, strange things start happening all around him. One of his friends gets stuck in midair, his brother turns into a pool float, and his sister's food makes its way off her plate! Even more bizarre events all lead up to a surprise ending, leaving Ed with a new responsibility and a realization that there's more to this mysterious coin than meets the eye!
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    4 - 9 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 4
    Looniverse
  3. Print length
    96 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    610L
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
  9. Publication date
    April 30, 2013
  10. ISBN-10
    9780545496025
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0545496025
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Gr 1-3-Boris is an energetic character who longs for adventure, just like those his parents had before they turned their old bus into a house. One day they take him on an adventure of his own. Disappointed at first that it's only to another part of their town, he soon realizes that adventures can happen anywhere-even in his own backyard. This is a fun easy reader book with great full-color cartoons, brief text in large print, and likable characters. A bonus page gives instructions for making a compass, leading to a great interactive experience. Stranger Things has a bit more text and fewer illustrations. Ed feels that he does not have any interesting traits or talents; he is simply an extremely normal boy. However, he has no idea just what is in store for him when he finds a coin that says "strange, stranger." Soon everything is erupting into chaos, from his sister's food train turning into an actual moving train at the dinner table to a friend being able to turn his head completely around. Are these strange happenings trying to send Ed a message? This is a silly book that will pull kids in with the goofy plot and the fun black-and-white illustrations. The truly strange thing about this book is that it references Albert Camus's The Stranger, an odd choice for this audience. These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections.-Elizabeth Swistock, Orange County Public Library, VAα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Praise for LOONIVERSE #2: MELTDOWN MADNESS

"Liberally endowed with jokes, twists and comical line drawings, the tale scrambles its way energetically to a chocolaty resolution." -KIRKUS REVIEWS

Praise for LOONIVERSE #1: STRANGER THINGS

"This is a silly book that will pull kids in with the goofy plot and the fun black-and-white illustrations." –SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Praise for PUNISHED!

"This lighthearted fantasy would be an excellent classroom read-aloud. The language concepts are deftly explained and the clever, wordplay-filled dialogue provides numerous examples. There is an emphasis on problem-solving and self-reliance as well . . . [Young readers] will howl at the atrocious puns and repeat them at the earliest opportunity." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Wordplay is at the heart of this funny, surreal adventure in which even the title is a pun . . . An appealing mix of magic and silliness." -BOOKLIST

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0545496020
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Illustrated edition (April 30, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780545496025
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545496025
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 610L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 189 ratings

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David Lubar has written more than thirty books for teens and young readers. His novels, including Hidden Talents and Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, are on reading lists across the country, saving countless students from a close encounter with Madam Bovary. His novel, Dunk, won Pennsylvania's Young Adult Book Award and was used by the New Jersey Library Association for their One Book New Jersey program. His Weenies short story collections have sold more than three million copies. My Rotten Life, the first title in his chapter-book series, Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie, is under development as an animated series. He received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, School Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews for his young-adult coming-of-age novel, Character, Driven. He is a popular speaker at schools and conferences around the country. He also designed and programmed many video games in an earlier eight-bit life, including Home Alone and Frogger 2. In his spare time, he takes naps on the couch. He grew up in New Jersey, went to Rutgers, and now lives in Nazareth, PA with his wife. You can visit him on the web at www.davidlubar.com.

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Auntie Annie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for young readers to read on their own
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014
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I was delighted to find these Branches books for my granddaughter. She is now in second grade and is a good reader. I felt it was time for her to move on to "chapter" books more similar to the ones her older brother and sister read. These are perfect, and they come in several different series. I have purchased books from two different series. This series, Looniverse, is her favorite because they are funny.
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Maureen Cashin
5.0 out of 5 stars I think this book would appeal to both boys and girls.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
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What a great book! My grandson checked out the 2nd one from the library without realizing it was a series so we bought the first one to read. It is a quick read and very enjoyable. The characters are cute and likable. We are looking forward to reading the next one.
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Irvinator
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for new chapter book readers!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2015
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Great book for new chapter book readers. It's tough to find great reading material for younger chapter book readers. I didn't want my five year old reading about zombies and vampires. This series provides entertaining material that is fun without pushing borderline inappropriate content. Love these. Thank you to the author.
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Jasmine
3.0 out of 5 stars ... for my 6 year old and it was actually pretty boring to us both
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015
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I purchased this book for my 6 year old and it was actually pretty boring to us both. We didn't finish the book due to this. It was put down and has yet to be picked back up. We'll finish it one day..
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Amazonmom
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for 1st/2nd graders
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2013
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Have a son who finished first and we're heading into the summer months--I was hoping these new Scholastic branches books would help encourage him to keep reading through the summer. High interest story--girls and boys might like it--really hard to find a lot of early chapter books that boys will like. This has that sci-fi edge to it but isn't scary. I only wish more of these Branches books would be out this summer!
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
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"It is a awesome book. I would read it again." Said my 7 year old.
There was never a fight to get his reading done and he was ready to start the next as soon as he was finished.
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Karol P
5.0 out of 5 stars cute series
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
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cute series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019
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Bought for my daughter’s classroom. The kids love it!
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C Marsh
5.0 out of 5 stars fun to read
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2020
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My son and I just started on this series and it is fun and goofy. We love it.
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Claudia
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesante para niños y muy buen precio
Reviewed in Mexico on August 30, 2018
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Este libro se lo encargaron a mi hijo en su escuela para practicar su lectura en clases de inglés. Es un libro interesante para niños que combina lectura y dibujos en blanco y negro Amazon lo tiene a mejor precio que en muchas librerías. Es de fácil lectura, si lo recomiendo
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Sutter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2018
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Good book! Boys 5&7 years old loved this book!
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