Fire on the Mountain
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1994 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Fire on the Mountain

Written by Jane Kurtz · Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

A boy must outsmart a wealthy man to secure his future.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 123 ratings
40 pages· 1,558 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· 660L
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Bookroo's summary

In the Ethiopian highlands, a young shepherd faces a daunting challenge: survive a freezing night alone in the mountains. When his triumph is dismissed by his wealthy master, he and his sister devise a clever plan to turn the tables. Can they outwit the rich man and claim their rightful reward? Discover a tale of resilience and cunning in 'Fire on the Mountain.'

From the publisher

A clever young shepherd boy uses his wits to gain a fortune for himself and his sister from a haughty rich man.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
1,558
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18670
Publication
Published
September 1, 1994
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780671882686
LCCN
93011477
OCLC
28801482

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