The Island of the Skog
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1973 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Island of the Skog

Written by Steven Kellogg

Mice seek peace on an island, but a mysterious giant lurks.

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32 pages· 1,014 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 530L
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Bookroo's summary

Jenny and her city-mouse friends escape to an idyllic island, dreaming of peace. But their paradise holds a secret: the Skog, a creature with footprints larger than any threat they've known. Can the mice find harmony with their mysterious neighbor, or will fear drive them away? Discover a tale of courage, cooperation, and unexpected friendship as the mice navigate their new world.

From the publisher

Adventurous mice find a new home - but who is their mysterious neighbor?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,014
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5475
Publication
Published
March 1, 1993
First published
January 1, 1973
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140546491
OCLC
50603083

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