A Wish-For Dinosaur
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1988 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

A Wish-For Dinosaur

Written by Jane Belk Moncure · Illustrated by Vera Kennedy Gohman

Part of the Magic Castle Readers series

A boy's dream pet is a dinosaur, but only for a day.

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32 pages· 470 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 410L
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Bookroo's summary

Darrin's wildest dream comes true when he gets a dinosaur as a pet for just one day. As excitement turns to chaos, can he handle the prehistoric adventure before time runs out? Discover the unexpected challenges and thrilling moments that unfold when a boy's wish is granted in the most extraordinary way.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
470
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
410L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
26366
Publication
Published
September 1, 1988
First published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
The Childs World Inc
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780895656728

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