The Firework-Maker's Daughter
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1995

The Firework-Maker's Daughter

Written by Philip Pullman · Illustrated by S. Saelig Gallaghar

To become a true firework-maker, Lila must face a fiery trial or perish.

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99 pages· 870L
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Lila dreams of becoming a master firework-maker, but her journey to the sacred volcano holds peril. As she faces the Fire-Fiend of Mount Merapi, her friend Chulak races against time to deliver a crucial secret. Will Lila conquer the fiery challenge and fulfill her destiny, or will the missing piece of knowledge lead to her downfall? With the help of a talking elephant, the stakes are high in this explosive adventure.

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Lila knows everything about making fireworks, but she learns that to be a true firework-maker, one must face the Fire-Fiend of Mount Merapi. After she sets off, her friend Chulak discovers another halfo of the secret, and without it, Lila will perish.

At a glance
Format
Pages
99
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
870L
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about elephantsBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~U
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
23667
Publication
Published
June 1, 2001
First published
November 9, 1995
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439224208

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