Gillespie and the Guards
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Chapter Book · 1956

Gillespie and the Guards

By Benjamin Elkin, James Daugherty (Illustrator)

Can anyone outsmart the king's vigilant guards?

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In a kingdom where the guards miss nothing, a daring challenge is issued: fool the watchful eyes and win a coveted prize. As contenders step forward, each with their own cunning plan, the stakes rise. Who will outwit the king's elite and claim victory? With clever tricks and unexpected turns, this tale of wit and deception will keep you guessing. Will anyone succeed in this high-stakes game of trickery?

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1957)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
62
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Publication
Published
August 17, 1956
First published
January 1, 1956
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670340835

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