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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1967 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
The Emperor and the Kite
Written by Jane Yolen · Illustrated by Ed Young
A princess must use her kite to rescue the imprisoned emperor from a high tower.
3.9 Goodreads · 815 ratings
32 pages· 1,329 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· AD660L
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Bookroo's summary
Princess Djeow Seow, overlooked by her family, finds solace in her kite. When the Emperor is trapped in a tower, her unique skill becomes the kingdom's only hope. Can she soar high enough to save him? This tale of courage and ingenuity unfolds as the princess faces her greatest challenge, proving that even the smallest can achieve the extraordinary. Will her loyalty and love be enough to bring her father back?
From the publisher
Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father. A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,329
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.6
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 27475
Publication
- Published
- July 20, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1967
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780698116443
- OCLC
- 59153345
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