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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998 · Est. 19 min read
The 18 Penny Goose
By Ellen Beier (Illustrator)
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.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 106 ratings
64 pages· 1,101 words· Est. 19 min read
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Bookroo's summary
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.
From the publisher
“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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,101
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 370L
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The fine print
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
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