Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

Written and illustrated by William Steig
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5 - 8
Reading age
42
Page count
34
Words per page
AD780L
Lexile measure
Nov 1, 2005
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On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his true self makes a story that is beautifully tender and filled with true magic. Illustrated with William Steig’s glowing pictures, this is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is a winner of the Caldecott Medal.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781416902065
Publication Date
November 1, 2005
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Page Count
42
Words Per Page
34
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
5 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2014378564
Lexile® Level
AD780L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~S
ATOS® Book Level
4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
5494
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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