The Adventures of Spider
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1964 · Est. 1 hour read

The Adventures of Spider

Written by Joyce Cooper Arkhurst and Jerry Pinkney

Discover how a clever spider's antics shape his world in six captivating tales.

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64 pages· 5,887 words· Est. 1 hour read· 710L
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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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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
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316051071
LCCN
92000444
OCLC
25708962

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