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The Pink Refrigerator
Ages 7–10 · 2007
Bookroo's summary
In Chestnut Cove, King Milford's challenge to grow the largest watermelon turns neighbors into rivals. As the competition heats up, the once-friendly village faces a test of unity. Can the community overcome greed, or will the promise of a kingdom tear them apart? Discover the surprising twists in this tale of ambition and camaraderie.
From the publisher
When King Milford offers his entire kingdom to “whosoever grows the largest and juiciest watermelon by summer’s end, “ the atmosphere in the friendly village of Chestnut Cove begins to change. Will greed and competition ruin this peaceful community? “A distinctive, unconventional ribtickler with a deftly delivered point.” – School Library Journal, starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 986
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~669L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 49836
Publication
- Published
- March 27, 1995
- First published
- January 1, 1995
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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