The 18 Penny Goose
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998 · Est. 19 min read

The 18 Penny Goose

Illustrated by Ellen Beier

Part of the I Can Read series

A young girl devises a plan to save her beloved gander from hungry soldiers during the American Revolution.

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64 pages· 1,101 words· Est. 19 min read· 370L
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In the midst of the American Revolution, eight-year-old Letty Wright faces a heart-wrenching dilemma: flee with her family or save her beloved gander, Solomon, from the approaching British soldiers. As the Wrights escape their farm, Letty concocts a daring plan to protect Solomon from the soldiers' hunger. Will her unexpected strategy succeed, or will Solomon become a casualty of war? This gripping tale of courage and ingenuity unfolds against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil, offering young readers a glimpse into history through the eyes of a brave and resourceful girl.

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“I Can Read Books” are widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers. With over 200 titles that include mysteries, poetry, historical fiction and humor, “I Can Read Books” offer the joy of independent reading to every beginning reader. “I Can Read Books” are the simplest I Can Read stories, told in familiar, easy-to-recognize words for the emergent reader.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
28085
Publication
Published
February 17, 1999
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064442503

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