Aïda
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1871 · Est. 23 min read-aloud

Aïda

Written by Leontyne Price · Illustrated by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon

An enslaved princess's forbidden love leads to inevitable tragedy.

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34 pages· 2,920 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud· 820L
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Bookroo's summary

In a tale of forbidden love and sacrifice, an enslaved Ethiopian princess falls for an Egyptian general, setting the stage for a heart-wrenching tragedy. As their love defies boundaries, the stakes rise, threatening to engulf them and their worlds in turmoil. Will love conquer all, or will it lead to their downfall? This retelling of a classic opera captures the intense drama and emotional depth of a love that defies fate.

From the publisher

With depth and understanding, acclaimed diva Leontyne Price retells this famous opera about the beautiful princess of Ethiopia. “The Dillons magnificently capture the drama with powerful full-page illustrations that resemble stage sets. . . . Ideal for reading aloud during an Egyptian unit, in music classes, to children attending the opera, or for the pure aesthetic experience.”–“Booklist”

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (1991)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Words
2,920
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
820L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5901
Publication
Published
October 22, 1990
First published
February 1, 1871
Publisher
Gulliver Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152004057
LCCN
89036481
OCLC
20090658

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