Gracias The Thanksgiving Turkey
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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.

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32 pages· 1,282 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 470L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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