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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.
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
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
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The fine print
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
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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