The Enormous Crocodile
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1978 · Est. 24 min read

The Enormous Crocodile

Written by Roald Dahl

An enormous crocodile wants to eat children for lunch, but his plans are constantly foiled by other jungle animals

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32 pages· 2,849 words· Est. 24 min read· 600L
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In the heart of the jungle, a cunning crocodile devises secret plans to feast on unsuspecting children. Confident in his cleverness, he sets out on his wicked mission. However, the jungle's other inhabitants, tired of his vile tricks, band together to thwart his sinister schemes. Will their united efforts be enough to teach the Enormous Crocodile a lesson he won't forget? Dive into this vibrant tale of wit and teamwork, where the stakes are high and the jungle's future hangs in the balance.

From the publisher

The Enormous Crocodile is incredibly hungry—and incredibly greedy. His favorite meal is a plump, juicy little child, and he intends to gobble up as many of them as he can! His is sure that his “secret plans and clever tricks” cannot be foiled. But when the other animals in the jungle join together to put an end to his wicked schemes, the Enormous Crocodile learns a lesson he won’t soon forget.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
2,849
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 28, 2018
First published
November 1, 1978
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780451480002

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