The Hunterman and the Crocodile
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.

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32 pages· 945 words· ~620L

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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.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1998)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
945
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~620L
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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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