The King's Fifth
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1966 · Est. 6 hour read

The King's Fifth

Written by Scott O'Dell

A young cartographer faces trial for murder and betrayal in a quest for Cibola's gold.

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272 pages· 62,309 words· Est. 6 hour read· 840L
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Bookroo's summary

Seventeen-year-old Esteban, a cartographer, stands accused of murder and defying the king by withholding Cibola's gold. As he awaits trial, he reflects on his perilous journey with conquistadors. What secrets lie in his past, and can he escape his fate? Dive into a tale of adventure, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of fortune.

From the publisher

While awaiting trial for murder and withholding from the king the obligatory fifth of the gold found in Cibola, Esteban, a seventeen-year-old cartographer, recalls his adventures with a band of conquistadors. “The writing is subtly beautiful, often moving, and says more than may be caught in one reading.” – Horn Book

Awards

Newbery Honor (1967)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
272
Words
62,309
Reading age
12–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
10
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
30667
Publication
Published
September 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 1966
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780618747832
LCCN
2007270131
OCLC
232651216

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