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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Boy Who Cried Ninja
By Alex Latimer
A boy's wild excuses hide a surprising truth. Can he prove it?
32 pages· 531 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Tim's wild tales of ninjas and crocodiles are dismissed as lies by his parents. Faced with endless chores, he devises a clever plan to reveal the truth. Will his scheme succeed, or is he doomed to a life of yard work? With unexpected twists and a cast of wacky characters, Tim's adventure is a hilarious journey where the unbelievable might just be real. Can he convince his parents before it's too late?
From the publisher
A young boy named Tim is accused of lying when he tells his parents that a ninja ate the last piece of cake and a sunburned crocodile landed on the roof, so he figures out a way to prove that he is telling the truth.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 531
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD470L
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