The Little Red Fort
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Little Red Fort

Written by Brenda Maier · Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez

Part of the Little Ruby’s Big Ideas series

A girl builds a fort alone after her brothers refuse to help. Who will have the last laugh?

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,215 ratings
40 pages· 397 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD470L
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Bookroo's summary

Ruby's head is buzzing with ideas, but when she decides to build something from old boards, her brothers scoff at her ambition. Undeterred, Ruby sets out to learn and create on her own. As her dazzling fort takes shape, the tables turn, and it's Ruby who holds the power. Will her brothers finally see the value of her determination and creativity? This modern twist on a classic tale celebrates the spirit of young inventors and the triumph of perseverance over doubt.

From the publisher

Ruby’s mind is always full of ideas. One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something. She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn’t know how to build. “Then I’ll learn,” she says. And she does! When she creates a dazzling fort that they all want to play in, it is Ruby who has the last laugh. With sprightly text and winsome pictures, this modern spin on the timeless favorite The Little Red Hen celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
397
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD470L
What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.5

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4.5

This is a clever engineering twist on the classic "Little Red Hen" tale, and I appreciated Ruby's self-confidence and the way the adults in her life support her in her fort building. The sibling interactions, while perhaps realistic, leave something to be desired, although in the end everyone contributes and plays nice, which is a win.

Marmee

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
193902
Publication
Published
March 27, 2018
First published
January 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545859196

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