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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Legend of the Persian Carpet
A young boy's clever plan could restore a kingdom's lost treasure and peace.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 183 ratings
32 pages· 767 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a kingdom thrown into chaos by the theft of a precious diamond, a young boy devises a daring plan to restore the jewel's brilliance and bring peace back to the realm. As the kingdom teeters on the brink, can his ingenuity save the day and heal the king's grief? Discover a tale where art and cleverness shine through adversity, set against a richly detailed Middle Eastern backdrop.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 767
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD880L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 79895
Publication
- Published
- October 27, 1993
- Publisher
- Putnam Juvenile
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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