King Stork
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1973 · Est. 29 min read-aloud

King Stork

By Howard Pyle, Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)

Part of the Books of Wonder series

A clever princess and a hero face dragons and lions.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 217 ratings
48 pages· 3,690 words· Est. 29 min read-aloud
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In a land where fiery dragons and savage lions roam, a clever princess must join forces with a handsome hero. Together, they embark on a daring quest filled with danger and intrigue. Will their wits and courage be enough to overcome the beasts that threaten their world? Discover a tale of bravery and cunning, where every turn of the page reveals new challenges and unexpected allies.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1973)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
3,690
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~750L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
25284
Publication
Published
March 16, 1998
First published
April 1, 1973
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688158132

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