Boy Dumplings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2009 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Boy Dumplings

Written by Ying Chang Compestine · Illustrated by James Yamaski

A ghost craves a boy, but can the child outsmart becoming a meal?

3.7 Goodreads · 114 ratings
40 pages· 853 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

In ancient Beijing, a hungry ghost eyes a plump boy for his next meal. The boy must outwit the spirit to avoid becoming a midnight snack. Can he trick the ghost into cooking a complicated 'Boy Dumplings' recipe instead? This humorous tale, set during the Ghosts Festival, blends Chinese culture with a clever twist, offering a delightful adventure with a culinary surprise. Will the boy's quick thinking save him, or will he end up on the ghost's plate? Discover the answer in this playful story filled with vibrant illustrations and a taste of tradition.

From the publisher

Enjoy this hilarious and fun-filled tale, now with extra illustrations!

In long ago China, a ghost can’t wait to sink his teeth into his next meal. Luckily he finds a plump boy! But can the child think fast enough to avoid becoming a midnight snack? Maybe so, if the ghost tries cooking the tricky recipe for “boy dumplings”…

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
853
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
April 5, 2016
First published
January 1, 2009
Publisher
Immedium
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781597021197
LCCN
2015028805

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