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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1964 · Est. 1 hour read
The Adventures of Spider
By Joyce Cooper Arkhurst, Jerry Pinkney
Discover how a clever spider's antics shape his world in six captivating tales.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 124 ratings
64 pages· 5,887 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Gather around as the storyteller weaves six enchanting tales of a cunning spider from West African folklore. From his thin waist to his ceiling-dwelling habits, each story reveals the spider's cleverness and mischief. What tricks will he play next, and how will his boldness change his fate? Dive into a world where wit and whimsy reign supreme.
From the publisher
Come sit by the fire and listen as the storyteller brings to life a favorite character from West African folktale—the mischievious and clever spider. Through tales of how he got a thin waist to why he lives on ceilings, spider is sure to delight readers with his outrageous wit and boldness.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 5,887
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 710L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 75731
Publication
- Published
- November 2, 1992
- First published
- January 1, 1964
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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