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The Borrowers
Ages 7–10 · 1952
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1927 · Est. 5.5 hour read
Gay-Neck
Written by Dhan Gopal Mukerji and Dhan Gopal Mukerji · Illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff and Boris Artzybasheff
A prized pigeon faces the perils of World War I.
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192 pages· 38,724 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In the chaos of World War I, a young boy from India sends his cherished pigeon, Gay Neck, to the front lines. Trained with care and courage, Gay Neck must navigate the dangers of war, delivering vital messages for the Allies in France. Will his bravery and skill be enough to survive the skies of battle? Discover the extraordinary journey of a bird whose heart beats with the spirit of a hero.
From the publisher
Writing out of his own experience as a boy in India, Dhan Gopal Mukerji tells how Gay Neck’s master sent his prized pigeon to serve in Word War I, and of how, because of his exceptional training and his brave heart, Gay Neck served his new masters heroically. Winner of the 1928 Newbery Medal.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 38,724
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1040L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.5
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 30
Publication
- Published
- July 15, 1968
- First published
- July 1, 1927
- Publisher
- Dutton Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780525304005
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