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May Require Batteries

by Jonathan Meres   |  Ages 9-12
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May Require Batteries - Thryft
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Hilarious misadventures of a relatable young protagonist.

Recommendation: "May Require Batteries" is a must-read for young readers who enjoy humorous and relatable stories. The book follows the misadventures of protagonist Norm, who faces relatable struggles such as overdue homework and wanting an iPad. With witty writing and hilarious situations, this award-winning book is sure to make readers laugh out loud and keep them entertained from start to finish.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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May Require Batteries

by Jonathan Meres   |  Ages 9-12
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$13.86  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

ISBN: 9781408326145
Authors: Jonathan Meres
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Date of Publication: 2013-06-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 159 readers)

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Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he got out of bed and stepped in something he shouldn't haveWhat with overdue homework, overdue allowance, and a bag full of overdue newspapers, one thing's for sure: life for Norm isn't getting any less unfair. And did he mention the fact that he's the only kid on the planet without an iPad?
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Hilarious misadventures of a relatable young protagonist.

Recommendation: "May Require Batteries" is a must-read for young readers who enjoy humorous and relatable stories. The book follows the misadventures of protagonist Norm, who faces relatable struggles such as overdue homework and wanting an iPad. With witty writing and hilarious situations, this award-winning book is sure to make readers laugh out loud and keep them entertained from start to finish.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.