The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1985 · Est. 58 min read

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

Written by Roald Dahl · Illustrated by Quentin Blake

A young boy befriends a group of eccentric window cleaners who help him achieve his dream of owning a sweet shop.

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80 pages· 6,841 words· Est. 58 min read· 840L
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Billy manages a unique window-cleaning crew with a pelican and a monkey. Tasked with cleaning 677 windows of Hampshire House, owned by England's richest man, they embark on an adventure filled with surprises. Will their unconventional methods lead to success or chaos? Discover the unexpected twists that await this quirky team.

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!

The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn’t. They don’t need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the washing and Billy as their manager, this business is destined for success. Now they have their big break—a chance to clean all 677 windows of the Hampshire House, owned by the richest man in all of England! That’s exciting enough, but along the way there are surprises and adventures beyond their wildest window-washing dreams.

At a glance
Format
Pages
80
Words
6,841
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~T
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9265
Publication
Published
January 22, 2009
First published
January 1, 1985
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142413845
OCLC
286715158

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