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Oxford Bookworms Library: Death in the Freezer Level 2: 700-Word Vocabulary

Third Edition Tim Vicary

Ellen Shore's family is an ordinary American family, and Ellen is six years old when her brother Al is born. Her parents are very pleased to have a son, but Ellen is not pleased, because now baby Al comes first. And when they are adults, Al still comes first. He begins a rock band and makes records. Soon he is rich and famous - very rich, but he gives nothing to his sister Ellen. She has a difficult life, with three young kids and very little money. And she learns to hate her rich, famous, unkind brother.

Level 2:

700-Word Vocabulary

Average Page Count (Main Text):40

Average Word Count: 6,500

Lexile Measures: 390L-980L

Approx. Reading Level: Grades 1-10

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