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Project Jackalope Kindle Edition

by Emily Ecton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

A junior high student is on the run from men in black with a scary science experiment in his backpack in this exciting adventure.

Jeremy’s troubles begin when his eccentric neighbor leaves him an “experiment” for safekeeping—a jackalope! This so-called mythological creature looks like a bunny rabbit but comes with razor-sharp antlers and is purported to be a ruthless killer. When government agents show up at Jeremy's house seeking the jackalope for their own nefarious purposes, Jeremy must find a way to protect the jackalope, and himself. So, he reluctantly joins forces with Agatha, his holier-than-thou genius neighbor. Together, with the jackalope (and his weapons-grade antlers) tucked away in a backpack, they have only one chance to save Jack and still get their science fair projects in on time . . .

With her striking sense of humor, Emily Ecton has created a hilarious and suspenseful adventure, complete with a compelling and unforgettable cast of characters.

Praise for Project Jackalope 

“A very satisfying thriller. . . . Readers will . . . be eager for a sequel.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Will keep readers smiling to the very end.” —School Library Journal
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    257 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    650L
  6. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  7. Publication date
    March 9, 2012
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  10. Enhanced typesetting
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-1452113999
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"Will keep readers smiling to the very end." - School Library Journal

"Will keep readers smiling to the very end." - School Library Journal

"Will keep readers smiling to the very end." - School Library Journal

"A very satisfying thriller ... readers will still be eager for a sequel" - Kirkus Reviews

"A very satisfying thriller ... readers will still be eager for a sequel" - Kirkus Reviews

"A very satisfying thriller ... readers will still be eager for a sequel" - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Emily Ecton is a writer and producer for Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, the NPR news quiz show. She has also been a playwright, a chinchilla wrangler, an ice cream scooper, and a costume character. She lives in Chicago with her dog, Binky.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007KLBFO2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC (March 9, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 9, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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Emily Ecton

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Emily Ecton is a former writer and producer for Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, the NPR news quiz. She has also been a playwright, a chinchilla wrangler, an ice cream scooper and a costume character. After years living in Chicago, she now lives in Virginia with her dog, Howdy.

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Customers find the book's storyline engaging and full of action, with one review highlighting its plot development while traveling. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting how it draws readers in. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's humor and find it great fun to read, with one review specifically mentioning the value of making friends at school.

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9 customers mention "Storyline"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it intriguing and chock full of action.

"...I recommend this book for people who are looking for a good, interesting, and exiting book." Read more

"...It's chock full of action and adventure but it also highlights what it means to have people in your life that you trust and shows the value of..." Read more

"...It was so funny and original. The story sucked me in right away and I didn't put it down until I reached the end." Read more

"The writing is a little childish but it is a cute story and a light get away from it all read. I could see Disney making a movie out of this...." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read, with one customer noting how it draws readers in.

"...it was a five star book because of how exciting, interesting, and cool it was. It had me on the edge of my seat and I had it finished rather quickly...." Read more

"...I rated it as okay because it wasn't surprising. Very predictable but cute." Read more

"Good lite read. Enjoyable story line with an easy read. I did enjoy this book and story line while traveling." Read more

"This book really draws the reader in and makes you think what if... Is it... , the book really is a good read" Read more

5 customers mention "Enjoyment"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great fun, with one customer noting its value in teaching children about making friends at school.

"...offspring read this over the summer for required reading and thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course I had to read it after I heard him laughing at it!..." Read more

"My daughter loved this book. She dressed up as a jackolope for her schools book day character dress up." Read more

"...The kids were bright interesting." Read more

"If you want a good laugh, this is the book for you. Your children will love it too. Put this in your library." Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor.

"...The author has written other books that blend her excellent sense of humor, with an nod to sci-fi and cryptids which means nerdy kids like mine will..." Read more

"This was my first time reading Emily Ecton's work. It was so funny and original...." Read more

"If you want a good laugh, this is the book for you. Your children will love it too. Put this in your library." Read more

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  • theshortone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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    I thought it was a five star book because of how exciting, interesting, and cool it was. It had me on the edge of my seat and I had it finished rather quickly. I recommend this book for people who are looking for a good, interesting, and exiting book.
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  • Anony
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emily Ecton is a hoot and this book is pretty darn good.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015
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    One of my offspring read this over the summer for required reading and thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course I had to read it after I heard him laughing at it! The author has written other books that blend her excellent sense of humor, with an nod to sci-fi and cryptids which means nerdy kids like mine will love it! It's chock full of action and adventure but it also highlights what it means to have people in your life that you trust and shows the value of making friends with kids at school that are outside your social circle. I like it. I recommend it. We donated it to our school library after we read it so other kids can read it then take the Accelerated Reader quizzes online.
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  • Kathy Shreffler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013
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    This was my first time reading Emily Ecton's work. It was so funny and original. The story sucked me in right away and I didn't put it down until I reached the end.
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  • sandy maline
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute teen book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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    The writing is a little childish but it is a cute story and a light get away from it all read. I could see Disney making a movie out of this. I rated it as okay because it wasn't surprising. Very predictable but cute.
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  • Wee Suni
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for scary movie loving kids
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019
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    My daughter loved this book. She dressed up as a jackolope for her schools book day character dress up.
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  • DMC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lite read.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013
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    Good lite read. Enjoyable story line with an easy read. I did enjoy this book and story line while traveling.
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  • Jennifer Montoya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really intriguing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015
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    This book really draws the reader in and makes you think what if... Is it... , the book really is a good read
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  • E R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gunnar
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015
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    Action-packed.
    I recommend it to those that like adventure and science fiction. For a middle school book, it was pretty good.
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