Cicada
Cicada
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Cicada

Written and illustrated by Shaun Tan
Hardcover
$19.99
$18.59
8 - 12
Reading age
32
Page count
5
Words per page
330L
Lexile measure
Jan 29, 2019
Publication date

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From the visionary Shaun Tan, an inspirational story for older picture book readers and beyondCicada tells the story of a hardworking little cicada who is completely unappreciated for what he does. But in the end, just when you think he’s given up, he makes a transformation into something ineffably beautiful. A metaphor for growing up? A bit of inspiration for the unappreciated striver in all of us? Yes, yes, and more.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338298390
    Publication Date
    January 29, 2019
    Publisher
    Arthur A. Levine Books
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    5
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018018042
    Lexile® Level
    330L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~J
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    501426
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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