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Bookroo's summary
In a world that overlooks him, a diligent cicada toils tirelessly, unrecognized and undervalued. Just when hope seems lost, he undergoes a breathtaking transformation. What beauty lies beyond perseverance? Discover the unexpected journey of this humble insect and find inspiration in his metamorphosis.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 151
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 330L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 501426
Publication
- Published
- January 29, 2019
- First published
- June 15, 2018
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781338298390
- LCCN
- 2018018042
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