Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1963 · Est. 26 min read-aloud

Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man

By Robert McCloskey

A storm at sea tests Burt's ingenuity to save himself and his gull.

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64 pages· 3,304 words· Est. 26 min read-aloud
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Burt Dow, a seafaring man from the Maine coast, embarks on an adventure with his giggling gull. When a fierce storm threatens their journey, Burt must rely on his wits and resourcefulness to navigate the perilous waters. Can he outsmart the tempest and bring them safely back to shore? Dive into this tale of courage and cleverness on the high seas.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
3,304
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~860L
Themes & topics
Books about the oceanBooks about sea creaturesBooks about marine lifeBooks about fishingBooks about boats
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
86466
Publication
Published
March 1, 1989
First published
January 1, 1963
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140509786

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