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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Gracias The Thanksgiving Turkey
Written by Joy Cowley · Illustrated by Joe Cepeda
A boy must save his Thanksgiving turkey from becoming dinner.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 309 ratings
32 pages· 1,282 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In bustling New York City, young Miguel faces a dilemma: his Thanksgiving turkey, meant for the feast, has become his cherished friend. With the holiday approaching, can Miguel and his supportive Puerto Rican family find a way to save the turkey? As Miguel navigates this heartwarming challenge, he learns the true meaning of family and community. Will his bond with the turkey triumph over tradition?
From the publisher
In this warm holiday story, a young Puerto Rican boy saves the life of his per turkey with help from his close-knit New York City family and neighborhood. Beginning Spanish vocabulary is woven into the text.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,282
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 470L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 30017
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1996
- Publisher
- Scholastic en Espanol
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780590469777
- OCLC
- 33013582
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