The Bad Seed
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Author:
John, Jory
Illustrator:
Oswald, Pete
Series:
Food group series
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 390L
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Published:
HarperCollins 2018
Format:
Kindle Book, OverDrive Read
Street Date:
05/08/2018
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062881861
ASIN:
B07CLNDCFH
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 2, 0.5 Points
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
390

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Jory John. (2018). The Bad Seed. HarperCollins.

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Jory John. 2018. The Bad Seed. HarperCollins.

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Jory John, The Bad Seed. HarperCollins, 2018.

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Jory John. The Bad Seed. HarperCollins, 2018.

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A New York Times bestseller!

This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know?

He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy?

With Jory John's charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.

Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:

  • The Bad Seed
  • The Good Egg
  • The Cool Bean
  • The Couch Potato
  • The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!
  • The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky!
  • The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets
  • That's What Dinosaurs Do
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    He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy?

    With Jory John's charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.

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  • The Bad Seed
  • The Good Egg
  • The Cool...
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