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Casey Back at Bat
Ages 4–8 · 2007
Picture Book · 1997
The Hunterman and the Crocodile
Written by Baba Wagué Diakité
A hunter's deal with a crocodile leads to unexpected twists and a quest for life-saving tears.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 127 ratings
32 pages· 945 words
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Bookroo's summary
After aiding a crocodile family, hunter Donso faces betrayal and seeks help from reluctant animals. With trickster Rabbit's aid, he captures the crocodiles, only to find his wife gravely ill. The cure? Crocodile tears. Will Bamba's family trade tears for freedom, or is another twist in store? Dive into this West African folk tale of promises, cunning, and unexpected alliances.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 945
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~619L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 27702
Publication
- First published
- March 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780590898294
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