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The People Could Fly
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1871 · Est. 23 min read-aloud
Aïda
By Leontyne Price, Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
An enslaved princess's forbidden love leads to inevitable tragedy.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 457 ratings
34 pages· 2,920 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
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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”
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 34
- Words
- 2,920
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 820L
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The fine print
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
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