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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Run, Little Chaski!
Written by Mariana Llanos · Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson
A young messenger's kindness may cost him his mission. Will he make it in time?
4.2/5 Goodreads · 261 ratings
32 pages· 669 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the ancient Inka empire, Little Chaski embarks on his first mission as the king's royal messenger. Tasked with delivering an important message before sunset, he faces a dilemma when he stops to aid animals in distress. As the sun dips lower, will his acts of kindness jeopardize his duty, or will they lead to unexpected help? Follow Little Chaski's journey along the Inka Trail, where every decision could change his fate. Can he balance compassion with responsibility and fulfill his role in time?
From the publisher
In this tale set in the ancient Inka (sometimes spelled Inca) empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King’s newest royal messenger. On his first day delivering messages he stops to help several creatures in need along the way, causing him to nearly miss his sunset deadline. But the kindness he bestowed on these animals winds up helping him in surprising ways. Descriptive language and bold illustrations give readers insight into Little Chaski’s nervousness and excitement as he runs the Inka Trail, working earnestly to fulfill the responsibilities of his new role.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 669
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 515696
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2021
- First published
- May 1, 2021
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781646861651
- LCCN
- 2020951322
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