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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2009 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Boy Dumplings
By Ying Chang Compestine, James Yamaski (Illustrator)
A ghost craves a boy, but can the child outsmart becoming a meal?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings
40 pages· 853 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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