The Emperor and the Nightingale
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2024

The Emperor and the Nightingale

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Part of the Read It Yourself series

An emperor's choice between a real nightingale and a mechanical one reveals unexpected truths.

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In ancient China, an emperor cherishes a nightingale's enchanting song. When he replaces her with a mechanical bird, he faces unforeseen consequences. Will he realize the true value of nature's gifts?

From the publisher

Based on the well-loved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, set in ancient China. When the emperor finds a little nightingale in the forest, he loves her beautiful song and they become friends. But what will he learn when he replaces her with a clockwork alternative? The Emperor and the Nightingale is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
7–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
February 25, 2025
First published
April 4, 2024
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780241563809

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