Shrek!
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Shrek!

Written and illustrated by William Steig

An ogre leaves his swamp to find adventure and love with an unusual princess.

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32 pages· 1,153 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD670L· AR 3.9 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Shrek, a grumpy ogre, leaves his swamp to explore the world. Along the way, he encounters bizarre creatures and challenges, ultimately meeting a princess who matches his unique charm. Will Shrek find happiness in this topsy-turvy quest, or will his monstrous nature keep him isolated? Discover a tale where beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, and love defies all expectations.

From the publisher

Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig’s SHREK!, a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is what you consider ordinary.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,153
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD670L
AR book level
3.9
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
5910
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~P
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
September 2, 2008
First published
October 17, 1990
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780312384494
OCLC
213451409

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