The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles

By Julie Andrews Edwards

Three children embark on a magical quest to find a legendary creature in a hidden land.

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209 pages· 52,540 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Professor Savant and the Potter children, Lindy, Tom, and Ben, embark on a magical journey to Whangdoodleland. Their quest to find the elusive Whangdoodle is fraught with challenges, especially from the cunning Prock, who will stop at nothing to protect his king. Can they outwit Prock and fulfill the Whangdoodle's deepest wish? Discover a world of wonder and whimsy where imagination reigns supreme.

From the publisher

The Whangdoodle was once the wisest, the kindest, and the most extraordinary creature in the world. Then he disappeared and created a wonderful land for himself and all the other remarkable animals – the ten-legged Sidewinders, the little furry Flukes, the friendly Whiffle Bird, and the treacherous, “oily” Prock. It was an almost perfect place where the last of the really great Whangdoodles could rule his kingdom with “peace, love and a sense of fun”– apart from and forgotten by people. But not completely forgotten. Professor Savant believed in the Whangdoodle. And when he told the three Potter children of his search for the spectacular creature, Lindy, Tom, and Ben were eager to reach Whangdoodleland. With the Professor’s help, they discovered the secret way. But waiting for them was the scheming Prock, who would use almost any means to keep them away from his beloved king. Only by skill and determination were the four travelers able to discover the last of the really great Whangdoodles and grant him his heart’s desire. Julie Andrews Edwards, star of stage and screen, has written a unique and beloved story that has become a modern classic. The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles is sure to continue to delight readers everywhere. This edition includes a new foreword by the author.

At a glance
Format
Pages
209
Words
52,540
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
Books about imaginary placesBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about teamworkBooks about journeys and voyagesBooks about courage
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If I could, I'd rate this book higher! This has been my favorite chapter book for the past year, and is the perfect book to ignite and strengthen a reader's imagination, all while going on an incredible, courageous journey.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
620
Publication
Published
September 8, 1999
First published
January 1, 1974
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060218058

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