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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Only a Pigeon
Written by Jane Kurtz and Christopher Kurtz · Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
A boy releases his pigeon, discovering freedom and beauty.
3.9 Goodreads · 37 ratings
40 pages· 1,500 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~730L
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Bookroo's summary
Young Ondu-ahlem cherishes his pigeon, Chinkay, seeing it as a symbol of pride and freedom. When he releases Chinkay, he embarks on a journey of understanding what it means to truly let go. As he and his friends test their pigeons' loyalty, Ondu-ahlem learns profound lessons about freedom and the bonds that tie us to what we love. Will Chinkay return, or will the bird's flight teach Ondu-ahlem more than he anticipated?
From the publisher
Ondu-ahlem thinks of his favorite bird, Chinkay, as more than just a pigeon, and when the young Ethiopian boy sets the bird free, he learns that the pigeon represents everything that is proud, beautiful, and free.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,500
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 21177
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Simon Schuster Childrens Publishing
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689800771
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