Gift of Gab
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Gift of Gab

Written by Cathy West Jim Durk , and Thompson Bros.

Part of the The Wild Thornberrys series

A girl gains the power to talk to animals but loses her voice with humans. Can she find balance?

64 pages· 5,666 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· ~400L
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Bookroo's summary

Eliza Thornberry's wish to communicate with animals comes true in the African jungle, but at a cost—she can no longer speak to humans. With the mysterious spellcaster missing, Eliza faces a dilemma: how to reconnect with her family while keeping her newfound ability a secret. As she navigates this new world, Eliza must decide what the gift of gab truly means and whether she can bridge the gap between two worlds. Will she find a way to be understood by those she loves?

From the publisher

Find out how Eliza Thornberry got her amazing secret gift to talk with animals – and why it has to be a secret forever! When Eliza breaks a spell in the African jungle, she gets her wish. But she quickly realizes she can’t talk with humans anymore! And the person responsible for granting her wish has disappeared! Will her family ever understand her again? Find out what happens as Eliza learns what having the gift of gab means in this momentous story!

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
51166
Publication
Published
November 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689832307

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