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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
By Arthur Ransome, Uri Shulevitz (Illustrator)
A fool seeks a flying ship to win the Czar's daughter's hand.
48 pages
Bookroo's summary
In a land where the Czar demands a flying ship for his daughter's hand in marriage, a simpleton known as the Fool of the World embarks on an improbable quest. Along his journey, he encounters a band of extraordinary companions, each with unique talents. As they face challenges and unexpected twists, the Fool's determination and newfound friendships might just lead to the impossible. Will he succeed in his quest and change his fate forever?
From the publisher
When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way.
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 360L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 18671
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1968
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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