The Dangerous Alphabet
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

The Dangerous Alphabet

Written by Neil Gaiman · Illustrated by Gris Grimly

Two kids and a gazelle venture underground, facing monsters and pirates for hidden treasure.

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32 pages· ~490L
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Bookroo's summary

Two adventurous children, armed with a treasure map and accompanied by their pet gazelle, escape their home to explore a hidden world beneath the city. In this mysterious realm, they encounter fearsome monsters and cunning pirates. Will they uncover the treasure and return safely, or will the dangers lurking below prove too great? Embark on a thrilling journey where every step could lead to fortune or peril.

From the publisher

A is for Always, that’s where we embark . . .

Two children, treasure map in hand, and their pet gazelle sneak past their father, out of their house, and into a world beneath the city, where monsters and pirates roam.

Will they find the treasure? Will they make it out alive?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
July 27, 2010
First published
April 29, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060783358

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