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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1966 · Est. 6 hour read
The King's Fifth
By Scott O'Dell
A young cartographer faces trial for murder and betrayal in a quest for Cibola's gold.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 2,278 ratings
272 pages· 62,309 words· Est. 6 hour read
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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
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 62,309
- Reading age
- 12–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 840L
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The fine print
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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