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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976
The Contest
Written & illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian
Two robbers vie for the same bride through cunning contests.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Under a pomegranate tree, robbers Hmayag and Hrahad discover they're engaged to the same woman, Ehleezah. To win her hand, they embark on a series of clever contests, each determined to outwit the other. As their rivalry unfolds, unexpected twists challenge their skills and assumptions. Who will prove the cleverer thief, and will Ehleezah have a say in her fate? This tale of wit and rivalry promises surprises at every turn, set against a backdrop of intricate, decorative motifs that frame their daring escapades.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 1976
- First published
- January 1, 1976
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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