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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Mabela the Clever
Written by Margaret Read MacDonald · Illustrated by Tim Coffey
A clever mouse outsmarts a cunning cat.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
32 pages· 706 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a vibrant village, Mabela, the smallest mouse, must rely on her wits to navigate a world where danger lurks. As a crafty cat plots to deceive, Mabela's keen awareness becomes her greatest ally. Can she outsmart the feline trickster and save her fellow mice? Discover a tale of courage and cleverness in this retelling of an African folktale.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 706
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 51256
Publication
- Published
- December 3, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman Co
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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