Books for Reluctant Readers
Bats in the Graveyard
by Sharon Jennings.
The second book in Sharon Jennings' Bats series. Sam and Simon (the Bat Gang) have to look after Simon's little sister on Halloween night. Soon the Bats end up in the graveyard - chased by a ghoul, crying for help. And then it all gets worse!
Reading Level: grade 2.4 Lexile 370 L
Interest Level: Grades 3-6+
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