Kneeknock Rise
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970

Kneeknock Rise

Written and illustrated by Natalie Babbitt

A mysterious creature's cries lure Egan to uncover the truth on Kneeknock Rise.

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144 pages· 760L
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Bookroo's summary

Young Egan arrives in Instep, captivated by tales of a mysterious creature haunting Kneeknock Rise. As stormy nights echo with its eerie cries, no one dares to uncover the truth. Driven by curiosity, Egan embarks on a daring climb to solve the enigma. Will he unravel the mystery, or become another lost soul to the legend? The stakes are high as Egan confronts the unknown, challenging the line between wisdom and folly.

From the publisher

From the moment young Egan arrives in Instep for the annual fair, he is entranced by the fable surrounding the misty peak of Kneeknock Rise: On stormy nights when the rain drives harsh and cold, an undiscovered creature raises its voice and moans. Nobody knows what it is–nobody has ever dared to try to find out and come back again. Before long, Egan is climbing the Rise to find an answer to the mystery.Kneeknock Rise is a 1971 Newbery Honor Book.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1971)
At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
236
Publication
Published
September 4, 2007
First published
January 1, 1970
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780312370091
LCCN
2009277028
OCLC
148910719

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