Books like Arthur's Prize Reader by Lillian Hoban
Arthur, a young boy in a middle‑school setting, competes in the Super Chimp Club contest but ultimately loses. His sister Violet wins the first‑grade reading competition, earning a prize that celebrates their shared love of books and family teamwork.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lillian Hoban
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