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Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes

Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes

Series: Commander Toad
by Jane Yolen Illustrated by Bruce Degen

Commander Toad and his crew are back in another comic outer space adventure!

When Commander Toad finds a new planet that seems the ideal place for a picnic for his tired crew, he and Lieutenant Lily go down to look around first, only to be swallowed up by giant grapes. Is this the end for the brave crew of the Star Warts? Or can Doc Peeper, the ship's medical officer, help them escape from the Planet of the Grapes?

Ages
6, 7, 5
Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent
3.1
Lexile Measure
670L
DRA
18
Guided Reading
K
Publisher
Putnam Publishing Group
Number of Pages
48
Genre
Comedy and Humor, Series, Science Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy

About the Author and Illustrator

Jane Yolen Jane Yolen has written more than 200 books.
Bruce Degen Children's book author Bruce Degen's work includes The Magic School Bus Series.

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