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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025 · Est. 17 min read-aloud
Octo-Puss in Boots
Written by Samantha Newman
Part of the Twisted Fairy Tales series
A boy and a talking octopus face an ogre for fortune and shoes.
48 pages· 2,140 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud· 510L
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Bookroo's summary
Young Angus unwraps an unexpected gift—a wisecracking octopus with a penchant for shoes. Together, they embark on a wild quest to defeat the fearsome ogre, Gutrot. Can this odd duo outwit the monstrous foe and secure their fortune? Dive into a whimsical adventure filled with humor, unexpected alliances, and a twist on a classic tale. Will Angus and his cephalopod companion succeed, or will Gutrot prove too formidable? Discover the chaos and camaraderie in this laugh-out-loud journey.
From the publisher
When Young Angus receives a gift from his famous father, the last thing he expects to unwrap is a weird, wisecracking octopus! The silly cephalopod offers to help Angus make his fortune … and all he wants in return is some fabulous footwear. Can this unlikely pair of heroes defeat Gutrot, the ‘orrible ogre? This twisted spin on a traditional tale is packed with fun, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud illustrations.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 2,140
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 510L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 555044
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2025
- Publisher
- Kaleidoscope by FlutterBee
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781645199328
- LCCN
- 2025938286
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