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William S. and the Great Escape

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About The Book

Twelve-year-old William S. Baggett is one of eight Baggett children, and he is ready to escape his negligent family. Since his very first day of school in 1931, he has been saving up money to run away. That’s exactly what he does—along with three of his younger siblings—after his older brothers flush a pet guinea pig down the toilet. The four children are headed to their aunt Fiona’s house, but the trip doesn’t go exactly as planned—especially when a lonely rich girl decides to “help” them. Will they ever make it to Aunt Fiona’s? And if they do, will she let them stay?

About The Author

Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. She lives in Mill Valley, California. Visit her at ZKSnyder.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (September 15, 2009)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781416997436
  • Grades: 3 - 7
  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Lexile ® 980 The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Awards and Honors

  • Parents' Choice Silver Honor Winner
  • Land of Enchantment RoadRunner Award Nominee (NM)
  • California Collections
  • Parents' Choice Award Silver Medal

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