Harp O'Gold
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Harp O'Gold

Written by Teresa Bateman · Illustrated by Jill Weber

A minstrel trades his harp for fame, but at what cost?

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32 pages· 1,490 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Tom, a wandering Irish minstrel, dreams of fame and fortune. When a mysterious figure offers him a golden harp, his dreams seem within reach. But as Tom's fame grows, he realizes something vital is missing. What price will he pay for his newfound success, and can he reclaim what truly matters? Discover the journey of a minstrel who learns that not all that glitters is gold.

From the publisher

Poor Tom! The life of a wandering Irish minstrel is not as carefree as he had hoped. His future looks dreary indeed until Sean O’Dell mysteriously appears out of nowhere and offers Tom the deal of a lifetime.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,490
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~750L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
46502
Publication
Published
January 29, 2008
First published
March 14, 2000
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823415236

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