The Fortune-Tellers
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Fortune-Tellers

Written by Lloyd Alexander

A carpenter's attempt to become a seer leads to chaos in his village.

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32 pages· 882 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 750L
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Bookroo's summary

In a small Cameroonian town, a fortune-teller vanishes after revealing the future to a young carpenter. Left with newfound knowledge, the carpenter decides to impersonate the seer, leading to a series of comedic misadventures. As he navigates the villagers' expectations and his own limitations, will he manage to maintain the ruse, or will his antics unravel the community's trust? Discover the humorous twists that unfold as he grapples with his unexpected role.

From the publisher

After revealing the future to a young carpenter, a fortune-teller disappears, and the young man attempts to fill the shoes of the real seer, with hilarious results for himself and the villagers, in an African tale set in a small Cameroonian town.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1992)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1993)Golden Kite Honor (1993)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
882
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6360
Publication
Published
September 30, 1992
First published
September 24, 1992
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525448495

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