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Picture Book · Ages 5–12 · 2005 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Joshua the Giant Frog
By Peggy Thomas, Cat Smith (Illustrator)
A boy's discovery in the Erie Canal leads to a colossal adventure.
3.4/5 Goodreads · 13 ratings
32 pages· 1,044 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When young Red McCarthy pulls an enormous polliwog from the Erie Canal, he unwittingly embarks on a giant adventure. As the creature grows, it becomes a force of nature, causing earthquakes and toppling trees. Yet, this giant frog, Joshua, also proves to be a surprising ally, capable of hauling barges down the canal. Can Red manage the chaos and harness the power of his extraordinary find?
From the publisher
Young Red McCarthy couldnï¿1/2t believe his eyes when he saw the size of the polliwog in his bucket as he pulled it out of the Erie Canal. Over time the polliwog grew, and soon Red had a giant adventure on his hands. Author Peggy Thomas was raised in western New York State and drew on her memories of hearing colorful tall tales from the 1800s while writing this story.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,044
- Reading age
- 5–12
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~681L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 104823
Publication
- Published
- February 28, 2005
- First published
- March 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Pelican Publishing
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781589802674
- LCCN
- 2004017546
- OCLC
- 824164022
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