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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2013 · Est. 13 min read
Annie Oakley
By Jeffrey Talbot, Richard Madison (Illustrator)
Part of the American Legends and Folktales series
A sharpshooter's journey from legend to international fame unfolds.
3.0/5 Goodreads · 8 ratings
32 pages· 1,453 words· Est. 13 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Annie Oakley, a legendary sharpshooter, dazzles the world with her unmatched skills, captivating royalty and inspiring tales. Her journey intertwines with a rival-turned-husband and a friendship with Sitting Bull. Discover how her life became a folktale, celebrated in plays and songs, and explore the cultural tapestry that shaped her legend. What challenges did she face, and how did she rise to become an icon? This book offers a vivid glimpse into her extraordinary life, enriched with original artwork and historical insights, inviting readers to explore the myth and reality of Annie Oakley's enduring legacy.
From the publisher
Annie Oakley, was an American sharpshooter who became an international star performing for heads of state and royalty. This book is an introduction to the life Annie Oakley whose perfection in her sport inspired Broadway plays, musicals, and songs. Her story is considered a folktale, or legend, which is a story passed on by word-of-mouth through generations, organically changing each time it is told. This exiting volume contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures, and defines words unique to her legend.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,453
- Reading age
- 8–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 790L
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The American Legends and Folktales series
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 164379
Publication
- Published
- January 16, 2014
- First published
- January 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781627122870
- LCCN
- 2013031185
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