The Boys Start the War
Book 1 of Boy/Girl Battle series
Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Retailer links may be affiliate links.
About this book
Just when the Hatford brothers were expecting three boys to move into the house across the river, where their best friends, the Bensons, used to live, the Malloys arrive instead. Wally and his brothers decide to make Caroline and her sisters so miserable that they'll want to go back to Ohio, but they haven't counted on the ingenuity of the girls. From dead fish to dead bodies, floating cakes to floating heads, the pranks and tricks continue—first by the boys, then the girls—until someone is taken prisoner! Will the Malloys leave West Virginia? Will the Bensons come back? Trust the four Hatford boys and the three Malloy girls to do anything to get one up on each other in this fun-filled war of the wits. Readers will cheer for their favorites in this lively story of two feuding families written by Newbery Medal winner Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Watch for the continuing chronicles of the Hatfords and the Malloys in The Girls Get Even.
Book Details
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Pages
- 148
- Word Count
- —
- Language
- en
- ISBN
- 9780440418412
AR Reading Details
- AR Level
- 4.6 (4th grade)
- Quiz Points
- 5 pts
- AR Quiz
- Available
Frequently Asked Questions
What AR level is The Boys Start the War?
The Boys Start the War has an AR level of 4.6, which corresponds to a 4th grade reading level.
How many AR points is The Boys Start the War worth?
The Boys Start the War is worth 5 AR points. It has 0 words and has an AR quiz available.
What grade should be reading The Boys Start the War?
The Boys Start the War is recommended for based on its interest level. The AR level of 4.6 typically corresponds to 4th grade.
Is The Boys Start the War appropriate for my child?
The Boys Start the War has an AR interest level of "". The maturity rating is appropriate for all ages.