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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
The Day of Ahmed's Secret
By Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland, Ted Lewin (Illustrator)
Ahmed carries a secret through Cairo's bustling streets.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 469 ratings
32 pages· 1,085 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the vibrant city of Cairo, young Ahmed navigates bustling streets with his donkey cart, delivering butane gas. Amidst the chaos of cars, camels, and ancient buildings, he harbors a secret so precious it can only be shared with his family. As the day unfolds, the anticipation builds—what is Ahmed's secret, and why is it so important? Journey with Ahmed through the lively alleys and discover the heartwarming revelation that awaits at day's end.
From the publisher
As young Ahmed delivers butane gas to customers all over the city of Cairo, he thinks, I have a secret. All day long, as he maneuvers his donkey car through streets crowded with cars and camels, down alleys filled with merchants stalls, and past buildings a thousand years old, Ahmed keeps his secret safe insides. It is so special, so wonderful, that he can reveal it only to his family, only when he returns home, ony at the end of the day.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,085
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7668
Publication
- Published
- April 25, 1995
- First published
- August 15, 1990
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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