Hosni the Dreamer
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

Hosni the Dreamer

Written by Ehud Ben-Ezer and Uri Shulevitz

An Arab shepherd's unusual purchase of wisdom becomes his salvation.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Hosni, a desert shepherd, fulfills his dream of visiting the city, where he makes an unexpected choice with his precious gold dinar. This decision, initially seen as foolish, transforms his life in unforeseen ways. What wisdom does he gain, and how will it save him? Discover the profound impact of a single choice in this captivating tale of insight and survival.

From the publisher

A Caldecott Medalist and an award-winning Israeli writer pool their talents in the story of an Arab shepherd who spends his single piece of gold on wisdom, an unpopular purchase that proves a lifesaver.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1997)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 30, 1997
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374333409

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