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The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
Ages 2–6 · 1984
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1987 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Heckedy Peg
By Audrey Wood, Don Wood (Illustrator)
A witch transforms seven siblings into food; only their mother can save them.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,435 ratings
32 pages· 1,013 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Seven siblings, each named after a day of the week, fall victim to a witch's curse, transforming them into food. Their only hope lies with their mother, who must outwit the witch to break the spell. Can she save her children before it's too late? This tale of magic and maternal love unfolds with timeless charm and suspense, drawing readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
From the publisher
Seven children named Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; a witch who intrudes on the peace of their cottage; and a spell only the children’s mother can break - these dramatic elements for a story that is both contemporary and timeless. Inspired by a sixteenth-century game still played by children today, this fresh and original story by Audrey Wood is certain to become a classic.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,013
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 450L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6221
Publication
- Published
- September 15, 1992
- First published
- October 21, 1987
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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