The Contest
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976

The Contest

Written and illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian

Two robbers vie for the same bride through cunning contests.

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32 pages· ~520L
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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.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1977)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 1, 1976
First published
January 1, 1976
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688840426
LCCN
75040389
OCLC
2600901

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